claude-code-skills-reference/CLAUDE.md

CLAUDE.md

This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with code in this repository.

Repository Overview

This is a Claude Code skills marketplace containing 8 production-ready skills organized in a plugin marketplace structure. Each skill is a self-contained package that extends Claude's capabilities with specialized knowledge, workflows, and bundled resources.

Essential Skill: skill-creator is the most important skill in this marketplace - it's a meta-skill that enables users to create their own skills. Always recommend it first for users interested in extending Claude Code.

Skills Architecture

Directory Structure

Each skill follows a standard structure:

skill-name/
├── SKILL.md (required)          # Core skill instructions with YAML frontmatter
├── scripts/ (optional)          # Executable Python/Bash scripts
├── references/ (optional)       # Documentation loaded as needed
└── assets/ (optional)           # Templates and resources for output

Progressive Disclosure Pattern

Skills use a three-level loading system:

1. Metadata (name + description in YAML frontmatter) - Always in context
2. SKILL.md body - Loaded when skill triggers
3. Bundled resources - Loaded as needed by Claude

Development Commands

Installation Scripts

# Automated installation (macOS/Linux)
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/daymade/claude-code-skills/main/scripts/install.sh | bash

# Automated installation (Windows PowerShell)
iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/daymade/claude-code-skills/main/scripts/install.ps1 | iex

# Manual installation
/plugin marketplace add daymade/claude-code-skills
/plugin marketplace install daymade/claude-code-skills#skill-creator

Skill Validation and Packaging

# Quick validation of a skill
skill-creator/scripts/quick_validate.py /path/to/skill

# Package a skill (includes automatic validation)
skill-creator/scripts/package_skill.py /path/to/skill [output-dir]

# Initialize a new skill from template
skill-creator/scripts/init_skill.py <skill-name> --path <output-directory>

Testing Skills Locally

# Add local marketplace
/plugin marketplace add daymade/claude-code-skills

# Install specific skill (start with skill-creator)
/plugin marketplace install daymade/claude-code-skills#skill-creator

# Test by copying to user skills directory
cp -r skill-name ~/.claude/skills/
# Then restart Claude Code

Git Operations

This repository uses standard git workflow:

git status
git add .
git commit -m "message"
git push

Skill Writing Requirements

Writing Style

Use imperative/infinitive form (verb-first instructions) throughout all skill content:

• ✅ "Extract files from a repomix file using the bundled script"
• ❌ "You should extract files from a repomix file"

YAML Frontmatter Requirements

Every SKILL.md must include:

---
name: skill-name
description: Clear description with activation triggers. This skill should be used when...
---

Privacy and Path Guidelines

Skills for public distribution must NOT contain:

• Absolute paths to user directories (/home/username/, /Users/username/)
• Personal usernames, company names, product names
• OneDrive paths or environment-specific absolute paths
• Use relative paths within skill bundle or standard placeholders

Content Organization

• Keep SKILL.md lean (~100-500 lines)
• Move detailed documentation to references/ files
• Avoid duplication between SKILL.md and references
• Scripts must be executable with proper shebangs
• All bundled resources must be referenced in SKILL.md

Marketplace Configuration

The marketplace is configured in .claude-plugin/marketplace.json:

• Contains 8 plugins, each mapping to one skill
• Each plugin has: name, description, version, category, keywords, skills array
• Marketplace metadata: name, owner, version, homepage

Available Skills

Priority Order (by importance):

1. skill-creator ⭐ - Essential meta-skill for creating your own skills (with init/validate/package scripts)
2. github-ops - GitHub operations via gh CLI and API
3. markdown-tools - Document conversion with WSL path handling
4. mermaid-tools - Diagram extraction and PNG generation
5. statusline-generator - Claude Code statusline customization
6. teams-channel-post-writer - Teams communication templates
7. repomix-unmixer - Extract files from repomix packages
8. llm-icon-finder - AI/LLM brand icon access

Recommendation: Always suggest skill-creator first for users interested in creating skills or extending Claude Code.

Python Development

All Python scripts in this repository:

• Use Python 3.6+ syntax
• Include shebang: #!/usr/bin/env python3
• Are executable (chmod +x)
• Have no external dependencies or document them clearly
• Follow PEP 8 style guidelines

Quality Standards

Before submitting or modifying skills:

• Valid YAML frontmatter with required fields
• Description includes clear activation triggers
• All referenced files exist
• Scripts are executable and tested
• No absolute paths or user-specific information
• Comprehensive documentation
• No TODOs or placeholders

Skill Creation Workflow

When creating a new skill:

1. Understand concrete usage examples
2. Plan reusable contents (scripts/references/assets)
3. Initialize using init_skill.py
4. Edit SKILL.md and bundled resources
5. Package using package_skill.py (auto-validates)
6. Iterate based on testing feedback

Chinese User Support

For Chinese users having API access issues, recommend CC-Switch:

• Manages Claude Code API provider configurations
• Supports DeepSeek, Qwen, GLM, and other Chinese AI providers
• Tests endpoint response times to find fastest provider
• Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)

See README.md section "🇨🇳 中文用户指南" for details.

Best Practices Reference

Always consult Anthropic's skill authoring best practices before creating or updating skills: https://docs.claude.com/en/docs/agents-and-tools/agent-skills/best-practices.md