# Example: Install from a GitHub repository
git clone https://github.com/username/skill-name ~/.claude/skills/skill-name
Option 2: Create a Simple Skill
Create a skill in 30 seconds:
# Create the skills directory
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/my-first-skill
# Create the skill file
cat > ~/.claude/skills/my-first-skill/SKILL.md << 'EOF'
---
name: my-first-skill
description: A simple skill that helps with [your use case].
---
# My First Skill
When I ask for help with [topic], follow these steps:
1. First, do this
2. Then, do that
3. Finally, verify the result
## Important Notes
- Always check X before proceeding
- Never do Y without confirmation
EOF
Option 3: Claude.ai (Web)
Go to Settings > Features
Click "Add custom skill"
Upload a SKILL.md file or paste the content
Verify Installation
Ask Claude to confirm the skill is available:
What skills do you have installed?
Or test it directly:
Use my-first-skill to help me with [topic]
Your First Real Skill
Here's a practical skill you can install right now - a commit message helper:
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/commit-helper
cat > ~/.claude/skills/commit-helper/SKILL.md << 'EOF'
---
name: commit-helper
description: Helps write clear, conventional commit messages. Use when
committing code, writing commit messages, or following conventional commits.
---
# Commit Message Helper
When helping write commit messages, follow the Conventional Commits format:
## Format