Getting Started

Welcome to Claude Skills! This guide will help you get up and running quickly.

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Choose Your Path

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• :material-console:{ .lg .middle } Claude Code (CLI)

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  For developers using the Claude Code command-line tool. Reference skills directly via filesystem paths.

  :octicons-arrow-right-24: Claude Code Setup

• :material-web:{ .lg .middle } Claude.ai (Web/Mobile/Desktop)

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  For using skills in the Claude web interface, mobile app, or desktop application.

  :octicons-arrow-right-24: Claude.ai Setup

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Quick Overview

What You'll Learn

1. What Are Skills? — Understanding how skills extend Claude's capabilities
2. Installation — Setting up skills for your preferred platform
3. Your First Skill — A hands-on tutorial using the Brainstorm skill

Prerequisites

• Access to Claude (either Claude Code CLI or Claude.ai)
• Basic familiarity with markdown (helpful but not required)
• For Claude Code: Python 3.8+ (for packaging skills)

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Next Steps

After installation, try the Your First Skill tutorial to see skills in action with a real brainstorming session.