Command Development Skill
This skill should be used when the user asks to "create a slash command", "add a command", "write a custom command", "define command arguments", "use command frontmatter", "organize commands", "create command with file references", "interactive command", "use AskUserQuestion in command", or needs guidance on slash comm Published by anthropics in claude-code.
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Documentation, Writing, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions
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What is Command Development Skill?
This skill should be used when the user asks to "create a slash command", "add a command", "write a custom command", "define command arguments", "use command frontmatter", "organize commands", "create command with file references", "interactive command", "use AskUserQuestion in command", or needs guidance on slash comm Published by anthropics in claude-code. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
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Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Documentation
- Writing
- Documentation use cases
- Writing use cases
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: plugins/plugin-dev/skills/command-development/SKILL.md
These fields retain source and confidence evidence from the indexed SKILL.md.
Compatibility and setup
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use Command Development Skill
- Use it for documentation.
- Use it for writing.
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Source
- Creator: anthropics
- Repository: anthropics/claude-code
- Skill file: plugins/plugin-dev/skills/command-development/SKILL.md
What it does
This skill should be used when the user asks to "create a slash command", "add a command", "write a custom command", "define command arguments", "use command frontmatter", "organize commands", "create command with file references", "interactive command", "use AskUserQuestion in command", or needs guidance on slash comm
Skill instructions
Command Development for Claude Code Overview Slash commands are frequently-used prompts defined as Markdown files that Claude executes during interactive sessions. Understanding command structure, frontmatter options, and dynamic features enables creating powerful, reusable workflows. Key concepts: - Markdown file format for commands - YAML frontmatter for configuration - Dynamic arguments and file references - Bash execution for context - Command organization and namespacing Command Basics What is a Slash Command? A slash command is a Markdown file containing a prompt that Claude executes when invoked. Commands provide: - Reusability: Define once, use repeatedly - Consistency: Standardize common workflows - Sharing: Distribute across team or projects - Efficiency: Quick access to complex prompts Critical: Commands are Instructions FOR Claude Commands are written for agent consumption, not human consumption. When a user invokes /command-name, the command content becomes Claude's instru
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Frequently asked questions
What is Command Development?
Command Development is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. This skill should be used when the user asks to "create a slash command", "add a command", "write a custom command", "define command arguments", "use command frontmatter", "organize commands".
Who is Command Development best for?
Command Development is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, documentation workflows, writing workflows.
How do I install Command Development?
Install or run Command Development using Copy skill directory. Check Command Development for the latest setup command.
Is Command Development actively maintained?
Command Development may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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