Claude Skill Builder FAQs

Question 1

How does progressive disclosure benefit context usage?

Accepted Answer

It uses a 3-level system where only metadata is loaded initially. Detailed instructions are only added to the context window when a specific skill is triggered, allowing you to have hundreds of skills without context penalties.

Question 2

Can I include executable scripts in my skills?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the specification allows for a /scripts/ directory within the skill folder, enabling Claude to run validation, setup, or deployment scripts as part of the workflow.

Question 3

What is a Claude Code Skill?

Accepted Answer

A Claude Code Skill is a specialized capability that enhances Claude's behavior, providing domain-specific guidance, best practices, and implementation patterns for specific tasks.

Question 4

Why does the SKILL.md require specific YAML frontmatter?

Accepted Answer

The YAML frontmatter contains the 'name' and 'description' fields that Claude uses for autonomous matching. The description tells Claude exactly what the skill does and when it should be invoked.

Question 5

Where are custom Claude skills stored?

Accepted Answer

Personal skills are stored in ~/.claude/skills/ for global access, while project-specific skills are placed in the project root's .claude/skills/ directory for team sharing.

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Claude Skill Builder

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