Claude Skills guides for safer agent workflows
Learn how Claude Skills work, how to install and write SKILL.md files, how skills compare to MCP servers, and how to choose a directory you can trust.
- Claude Skills Directories ComparedCompare Skills Directory, ClaudSkills, agentskill.sh, Claude Code Marketplace, Anthropic skills, and awesome lists by scale, curation, security, and monetization.Read guide
- Claude Skills vs MCP ServersUnderstand the difference between Claude Skills and MCP servers, when to use each, and why strong agent setups often use both.Read guide
- How to Install Claude SkillsLearn the common ways to install Claude Skills for Claude Code and Claude.ai, plus the checks to run before trusting a new skill.Read guide
- How to Write a SKILL.md FileA practical guide to creating a focused SKILL.md file with useful frontmatter, clear triggers, safe instructions, and examples.Read guide
- What Are Claude Skills?A plain-English guide to Claude Skills, SKILL.md files, and how reusable agent workflows help Claude and Claude Code work more consistently.Read guide