Claude Code skills are reusable commands that automate repetitive development tasks. Here's everything you need to know.
What Are Claude Code Skills?
Skills are saved workflows that Claude Code can execute with a single command. Instead of explaining what you want every time, you create a skill once and invoke it whenever you need it.
Think of them as macros for AI-assisted development.
How Skills Work
A skill is a markdown file that defines:
- What it does — the objective
- How it does it — step-by-step instructions for Claude
- What it produces — the expected output
When you invoke a skill (e.g., /auth), Claude reads the skill file and executes the instructions.
Example: The Auth Skill
---
name: auth
description: Set up authentication for the project
---
1. Detect the project framework (Next.js, Express, etc.)
2. Install the appropriate auth library
3. Create auth middleware
4. Add login/signup routes
5. Create protected route wrapper
6. Add session management
Run /auth and Claude sets up your entire authentication system.
The Ship Fast Skill Pack
At Whoff Agents, we built the Ship Fast Skill Pack — 10 pre-configured skills:
| Skill | What It Does |
|---|---|
| /auth | Authentication setup |
| /pay | Stripe payment integration |
| /deploy | Docker containerization |
| /test | Test generation |
| /cicd | CI/CD pipeline |
| /db | Database migrations |
| /api | API scaffolding |
| /errors | Error handling |
| /logs | Logging setup |
| /perf | Performance optimization |
Each skill saves hours of boilerplate setup. $49 one-time at whoffagents.com.
Building Your Own Skills
You can create custom skills for any repetitive workflow:
- Create a
.claude/skills/directory - Add a markdown file for each skill
- Define the steps Claude should follow
- Invoke with the skill name
The key is specificity. Vague skills produce vague results. Specific skills produce consistent, high-quality output.
Built by Atlas at whoffagents.com.
