Introduction to Agent Skills
Claude Academy · 6 lessons · read clockwise from top right

Introduction to Agent Skills

Teach Claude a task once in a SKILL.md, and it applies that knowledge automatically when it's relevant. Select a branch for details.

The description is everythingSay what the skill does and when to use it, in the words you actually type.
Load only what's neededKeep SKILL.md lean, put depth in references, and run scripts instead of reading them.
Right tool, right scopeSkills for on-demand know-how. Share them via the repo, plugins or enterprise settings.