Skill Editor
Create and edit AI skills using the skill editor. Write markdown instructions that define how Claude handles specific tasks.
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The skill editor lets you create new skills or modify existing ones. Skills are written in markdown and define how Claude should approach specific tasks.
Form Fields
Name
A clear, descriptive name for the skill. Choose something that makes it easy to identify what the skill does at a glance — for example, "Code Review Checklist" or "Blog Post Writer".
Description
A short summary of what the skill does. This appears in the skills table and helps you and your team understand the skill's purpose without reading the full content.
Tags
Tags help organize your skills into categories. You can add multiple tags to a single skill. Use consistent tag names across your workspace to make filtering easier — for example, "engineering", "writing", or "analysis".
Content
The main body of the skill, written in markdown. This is the instruction set that Claude receives when the skill is activated. You can use full markdown syntax including headings, lists, code blocks, and emphasis.
Writing Effective Skill Content
- Be specific — Clear, detailed instructions produce better results than vague guidance
- Use structure — Break instructions into sections with headings and lists
- Include examples — Show Claude what good output looks like
- Define constraints — Specify what Claude should and should not do
- Set the tone — Describe the voice and style you want in the output
Plugin Assignment
You can optionally assign a skill to a plugin. This groups the skill with related skills, agents, and MCP servers under a single plugin. When a plugin is installed by other users, all its assigned skills are included.
Saving Changes
After filling in the form fields, save your changes. The skill will be available in your workspace immediately. If the skill is assigned to a published plugin, it will be synced to the marketplace when you next publish.