Claude Skills
Claude Skills use the Agent Skills open standard inside Claude Code and Claude workflows. They are still SKILL.md packages, with Claude-specific discovery and execution behavior.
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Get StartedSKILL.md standard and platform names
What are Agent Skills?
Agent Skills are reusable task capabilities for AI agents, usually packaged around SKILL.md or a similar folder structure. Claude Skills, Codex Skills, and OpenAI API Skills are platform names for that same pattern.
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What are Agent Skills?
Agent Skills are reusable task capabilities packaged around a SKILL.md file. This page explains the standard and platform names; use the directory when you want to browse installable skills.
- Agent targets
- Claude Code, Codex, ChatGPT, and assistants that can use SKILL.md workflows
- Common use cases
- Code review, browser automation, research, documents, data analysis, and project workflows
- How to browse
- Browse by task category, GitHub creator, occupation, or keyword
One SKILL.md concept, several platform names
Claude Skills, Codex Skills, and OpenAI API Skills are platform-specific entry points into the same Agent Skills idea, not separate content universes.
Codex Skills
Codex Skills apply the same Agent Skills bundle model to Codex CLI, IDE, and cloud tasks. The platform lens changes, but the reusable skill package is the same idea.
OpenAI API Skills
OpenAI API Skills expose reusable skills to hosted tool environments while staying compatible with the Agent Skills standard.
Focused Agent Skills guides
Use these pages to understand Claude and Codex skill workflows while keeping real skills in the shared catalog.
Claude Skills DirectoryFind open-source Claude Skills that package reusable instructions, workflows, and companion files around SKILL.md for Claude Code and Claude-powered work.Open pageCodex Skills DirectoryFind open-source Codex Skills for software development workflows, codebase maintenance, browser work, documentation, and repeatable agent tasks.Open page
How to move from the concept to a usable skill
Start with the job you want the agent to do, then use the directory or search to inspect real skill sources.
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Start with the task type
Code review, browser automation, documents, research, data analysis, design, and project workflows each map to different agent skills.
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Check the skill detail and source
Detail pages show the description, repository, update time, category, and installation-related entry points so you can judge fit.
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Then drill into category, creator, or search
Use categories when you know the task type, creators when you know the repo owner, and search when you already have a keyword.
Agent skills vs prompts, MCP servers, and marketplaces
These terms often appear together, but agent skills searches usually mean reusable task capabilities, not just prompts or tool connections.
| Type | Role | Use when |
|---|---|---|
| Agent skill | Reusable task instructions, workflow, or capability package for an agent, often carried by SKILL.md. | You want Claude Code, Codex, ChatGPT, or another agent to perform a task more consistently. |
| Prompt | A one-off or short instruction that usually lacks a maintained file structure or reusable workflow. | You need a temporary rewrite, summary, generation, or conversation constraint. |
| MCP server | A protocol server that connects agents to tools, APIs, databases, browsers, or external systems. | The task needs real tool calls, external data, or system integration. |
| Marketplace | A distribution surface that aggregates skills, MCP servers, plugins, or repositories. | You have not chosen a specific skill yet and need a broader ecosystem entry point. |
Agent Skills FAQ
What are agent skills?
Agent skills are reusable task capabilities for AI agents. They usually include trigger context, steps, and operating guidance so an agent can perform categories of work more consistently.
How is this page different from the Agent Skills Directory?
This page explains the Agent Skills concept, SKILL.md, and platform names. The directory is the place to browse installable skills by task, category, creator, repository, or occupation.
How is this page different from search?
Search is best when you already know a keyword, repository, creator, or occupation filter. This page is for understanding the standard before choosing where to browse.
Are agent skills the same as MCP servers?
No. Agent skills are task guidance and workflow capabilities; MCP servers connect agents to tools, APIs, databases, browsers, and external systems. They can be used together.
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Official references
Agent Skills open standardThe SKILL.md package format and progressive disclosure model.Claude SkillsClaude Code support for agent skills and local skill folders.Codex SkillsCodex usage of Agent Skills across CLI, IDE, and cloud surfaces.OpenAI API SkillsHosted Agent Skills for the OpenAI API tools environment.