Package expertise into a clear, reusable Claude Skill.
How to create a Claude skill
Learning how to create a Claude skill means packaging your method into a SKILL.md file. State the outcome, the context that matters, the decisions an expert makes, and the checks before completion.
This SKILL.md tutorial walks the essentials so your skill is reusable from day one.
SKILL.md structure
Include the goal, inputs, step-by-step workflow, examples, and quality checks. Add supporting files like templates where they help.
Publish your skill
Test against edge cases, then submit your skill to the marketplace so others can buy and use your expertise.
New here? See what you can do with Claude Skills or browse the Claude Skills marketplace. Continue with our guide to installing Claude Skills, see the best Claude Skills to buy in 2026, or browse premium skills for your work. Browse the Claude Skills library by category or learn how to use Claude Skills in five steps. Working in code? See the Claude Code Skills guide. New: see the Claude Code Skills overview for a fast, no-fluff start. For the full hub, see the Claude Skills overview or compare options on the Claude Skills marketplace. See the 2026 Claude Skills statistics for the numbers behind this trend. Curious about the mechanism itself? See how Claude Skills actually work. Have a specific question? See our Claude Skills FAQ for 20+ real answers. Comparing options? See Claude Skills marketplace alternatives. Already using Projects? See Claude Skills vs Claude Projects to see how they fit together. Want to build your own? See how to create a Claude Skill in 6 steps. Coding with Copilot too? See Claude Skills vs GitHub Copilot. Connecting to your stack? See Claude Skills integrations with MCP, GitHub, and Slack.
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