claude-api

name	claude-api
description	Technical reference for Claude-specific features and best practices.

Shared Claude API Skill

Use this reference to optimize interactions with the Claude LLM, utilizing advanced features for improved performance and cost-efficiency.

Core Features

• Thinking & Effort: Adjust thinking parameters for complex reasoning tasks.
• Prompt Caching: Structure prompts to take advantage of caching for repetitive context.
• Tool Use: Follow best practices for tool definition and selection.
• Streaming: Handle streaming responses efficiently in the CLI/Frontend.

Best Practices

• System Prompting: Provide clear, concise role definitions.
• Context Management: Be mindful of the context window; use summarization or trimming when necessary.
• Output Formatting: Request specific formats (JSON, Markdown) explicitly for deterministic processing.

Managed Agents (Beta)

When coordinating with other agents, follow the established orchestration protocol defined in the AgentFlow system instructions.