Find Skills
Search and discover Claude Code skills from the community.
How to Search for Skills
Using npx skills CLI
bash
# Search for skills by keyword npx skills search <keyword> # Browse popular skills npx skills search --sort=popular # Search by category npx skills search --category=<category>
Categories
- •architecture - System design, patterns, decision frameworks
- •debugging - Bug investigation, root cause analysis
- •testing - Test strategies, TDD, coverage
- •frontend - UI/UX, React, Vue, CSS
- •backend - APIs, databases, servers
- •devops - CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes
- •security - Auth, encryption, vulnerability scanning
- •productivity - Workflow automation, code generation
How to Install Skills
bash
# Install from GitHub repository npx skills add https://github.com/<owner>/<repo> --skill <skill-name> # Install from registry npx skills add <skill-name> # List installed skills npx skills list # Remove a skill npx skills remove <skill-name>
How to Create Skills
Skill Structure
code
skills/
└── my-skill/
├── SKILL.md # Main skill file (required)
├── references/ # Reference documentation
│ └── guide.md
└── scripts/ # Automation scripts
└── tool.py
SKILL.md Format
markdown
--- name: my-skill description: Brief description of what the skill does allowed-tools: Read, Glob, Grep # Optional: restrict tool access --- # Skill Name ## When to Use Describe when this skill should be activated. ## Instructions Step-by-step instructions for the AI assistant. ## Examples Show example inputs and expected outputs.
Publishing
bash
# Validate skill structure npx skills validate # Publish to registry npx skills publish
Evaluating Skills
When choosing skills, consider:
- •Relevance - Does it solve your specific problem?
- •Quality - Is the SKILL.md well-written with clear instructions?
- •Maintenance - Is the repository actively maintained?
- •Compatibility - Does it work with your tech stack?
- •Reviews - What do other users say?
Useful Repositories
- •vercel-labs/skills - Official skills registry
- •anthropics/claude-code - Claude Code documentation