Getting Started

Install and start using Claude Skills in minutes.

Table of contents

  1. Prerequisites
  2. 1. Clone the Repository
  3. 2. Install a Skill
  4. 3. Verify Installation
  5. 4. Use the Skill
  6. Installing Multiple Skills
  7. Uninstalling a Skill
  8. Skill Structure
  9. Next Steps

Prerequisites

  • Claude Code CLI installed and authenticated (Installation Guide)
  • A terminal with bash or zsh
  • Git (to clone the repository)

1. Clone the Repository 

git clone https://github.com/takusaotome/claude-skills-library.git
cd claude-skills-library

2. Install a Skill

Copy the skill directory to your Claude skills folder:

cp -r ./skills/critical-code-reviewer ~/.claude/skills/

This installs the critical-code-reviewer skill. Replace the skill name with any skill from the Skill Catalog.

Do not place skill directories in ~/.claude/commands/. That folder is only for .md slash-command files.

3. Verify Installation

Confirm the SKILL.md file exists:

ls ~/.claude/skills/critical-code-reviewer/SKILL.md

4. Use the Skill

Once installed, Claude Code automatically detects the skill and applies it when the context matches. For example:

> Review this Python file for bugs and code quality issues.

Claude will recognize the code-review context and activate the critical-code-reviewer skill, performing a multi-persona review covering bug hunting, clean code, TDD, and architecture perspectives.

Installing Multiple Skills

You can install several skills at once:

for skill in critical-code-reviewer tdd-developer data-scientist markdown-to-pdf; do
  cp -r ./skills/$skill ~/.claude/skills/
done

Uninstalling a Skill

Simply remove the skill directory:

rm -rf ~/.claude/skills/critical-code-reviewer

Skill Structure

Every skill follows a consistent three-tier structure:

skill-name/
├── SKILL.md        # Main documentation (metadata + workflow)
├── scripts/        # Executable automation (Python/Bash)
├── references/     # Methodology guides loaded into context
└── assets/         # Templates used in output generation
  • SKILL.md – The entry point. Contains YAML front matter that tells Claude when to use the skill, plus detailed workflow instructions.
  • scripts/ – Automation code that Claude can execute (e.g., auto_eda.py, project_health_check.py).
  • references/ – Domain knowledge documents that Claude reads to inform its reasoning.
  • assets/ – Templates and boilerplate that Claude uses when generating output.

Next Steps

  • Browse the Skill Catalog to find skills for your workflow
  • Read individual skill guides for detailed usage instructions
  • Contribute your own skills – see the repository README for development guidelines