Build Your ChatKit Skill
Create your ChatKit Server skill in one prompt, then learn to improve it throughout the chapter
Best use case
Build Your ChatKit Skill is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Create your ChatKit Server skill in one prompt, then learn to improve it throughout the chapter
Teams using Build Your ChatKit Skill should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/build-your-chatkit-skill/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How Build Your ChatKit Skill Compares
| Feature / Agent | Build Your ChatKit Skill | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Create your ChatKit Server skill in one prompt, then learn to improve it throughout the chapter
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Build Your ChatKit Skill You built REST APIs in Chapter 40. But agents are conversational, not request/response. Before learning ChatKit Server, you'll **own** a ChatKit skill. --- ## Step 1: Get the Skills Lab 1. Go to [github.com/panaversity/claude-code-skills-lab](https://github.com/panaversity/claude-code-skills-lab) 2. Click the green **Code** button 3. Select **Download ZIP** 4. Extract the ZIP file 5. Open the extracted folder in your terminal ```bash cd claude-code-skills-lab claude ``` --- ## Step 2: Create Your Skill Copy and paste this prompt: ``` Using your skill creator skill create a new skill for ChatKit Server. I will use it to build conversational AI backends from hello world to professional production systems. Use context7 skill to study official documentation and then build it so no self assumed knowledge. ``` Claude will: 1. Fetch official ChatKit documentation via Context7 2. Ask you clarifying questions (session management, streaming needs, auth patterns) 3. Create the complete skill with references and templates Your skill appears at `.claude/skills/chatkit-server/`. --- ## Done You now own a ChatKit skill built from official documentation. The rest of this chapter teaches you what it knows—and how to make it better. **Next: Lesson 1 — ChatKit Architecture**
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