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Claude Skills Framework
A system for creating specialized, reusable AI workflows that combine custom instructions, selective context loading, and executable scripts to perform specific tasks deterministically.
How It Works
Skills load only relevant context when needed (vs. projects that load all context), use custom markdown specifications with reference files, and can execute Python scripts for precise calculations.
Components
Create skill.md file with task specifications and instructions
Add reference files containing examples, guidelines, or data definitions
Include custom Python scripts for deterministic calculations if needed
Upload skill package to Claude and test with real data
Iterate based on output quality and edge cases
When to Use
When you need repeatable, specialized tasks that require consistent output quality, especially for data analysis, content creation, or business process automation.
When Not to Use
For one-off tasks, simple conversations, or when you need maximum flexibility rather than consistency.
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“A marketing team creates a campaign analytics skill that takes raw ad spend CSV files, runs specific ROI calculations via Python scripts, and outputs formatted reports following their exact KPI definitions and presentation standards.”
Related Knowledge
Cloud Code for Everything Framework
A framework for extending developer-grade AI tools (like Cursor, Claude, etc.
Claude Skills Optimization Framework
A systematic approach to creating custom Claude skills that combine research-based copywriting patterns with personal br
Expert Thinking Skill Creation Framework
A 10-step framework for creating Claude Skills that think like experts rather than just following procedural steps