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SOP-011: Skills

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FieldValue
SOP IDSOP-011
Version1.0
StatusActive

Purpose

Configure and use skills to give Claude Code specialized capabilities.

What are Skills?

Skills are specialized modules that:

  • Provide domain expertise
  • Include specific prompts
  • Add relevant tools
  • Enable specialized workflows

Built-in Skills

SkillPurpose
codingGeneral programming
testingTest creation
debuggingBug finding
docsDocumentation
reviewCode review

Activating Skills

Via slash command: /skill testing

Or configure in settings under the skills key.

Creating Custom Skills

Create skill files in .claude/skills/ directory.

Example: .claude/skills/api-design.md with your skill prompt.

Best Practices

Skill Tips

  1. Use skills for specialized tasks
  2. Combine skills when appropriate
  3. Create project-specific skills
  4. Keep skills focused and clear

Next Steps

Based on Official Claude Code Documentation