Can custom commands execute terminal scripts?

Yes, you can use dynamic content blocks with exclamation points and backticks (e.g., !`git status`) to include the output of bash commands directly in your prompt.

Where are custom Claude Code commands stored?

Commands are stored as Markdown files. Project-specific commands go in the .claude/commands/ directory, while personal, global commands are stored in ~/.claude/commands/.

Can I share custom commands with my team?

Yes. By placing command files in the .claude/commands/ folder within your repository, they can be committed to version control and shared with everyone working on the project.

How do I restrict the tools a command can use?

You define allowed-tools in the command's YAML frontmatter. You can grant broad access like 'Read' or 'Edit', or specific access like 'Bash(npm test:*)' for safety.

How do I pass parameters to my custom commands?

You can use $1, $2, etc., for specific positional arguments, or $ARGUMENTS to capture all free-form text entered after the slash command.

Claude Command Builder

Name: Claude Command Builder
Author: tomdale

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the creation of custom Claude Code slash commands to streamline development workflows and reusable AI prompts.

The Claude Command Builder skill simplifies the process of creating and managing custom slash commands within the Claude Code CLI environment. It provides a structured workflow for defining command scopes—allowing for project-specific commands in version control or personal commands for global use. The skill helps users configure necessary tool permissions (allowed-tools), set up argument hints for better UX, and implement dynamic prompt templates that can execute bash commands or reference local files, ensuring every custom command follows best practices for security and discoverability.

Key Features

01Interactive configuration of frontmatter fields including tool permissions, argument hints, and model selection.

02Smart argument mapping for both positional parameters ($1, $2) and free-form input ($ARGUMENTS).

03Automated template generation for project-specific (.claude/commands/) or global (~/.claude/commands/) commands.

04Support for dynamic content through inline bash execution and file path referencing.

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06Security-first tool permission patterns to restrict command access to specific files or bash operations.

Use Cases

01Building a /scaffold command to generate boilerplate code for new components or services.

02Creating a /review command that automatically gathers git changes and runs them through a specific audit prompt.

03Standardizing a /test-feature command that executes specific npm scripts and provides context-aware debugging.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add tomdale/dotfiles create-command

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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