| 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.