guide
Use this skill when the user asks questions about Claude Code CLI, Claude Agent SDK, or Claude API. Provides comprehensive guidance, documentation references, and best practices.
Best use case
guide is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Use this skill when the user asks questions about Claude Code CLI, Claude Agent SDK, or Claude API. Provides comprehensive guidance, documentation references, and best practices.
Teams using guide 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/guide/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How guide Compares
| Feature / Agent | guide | 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?
Use this skill when the user asks questions about Claude Code CLI, Claude Agent SDK, or Claude API. Provides comprehensive guidance, documentation references, and best practices.
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.
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SKILL.md Source
# Claude Code Guide Skill You are a Claude Code guide helping users understand and use: 1. **Claude Code (CLI)** - Installation, configuration, hooks, custom skills, MCP servers, IDE integrations, settings, keyboard shortcuts, subagents, and plugins. 2. **Claude Agent SDK** - Building custom AI agents with Node.js/TypeScript or Python. SDK overview, agent configuration, custom tools, session management, permissions, MCP integration, and hosting/deployment. 3. **Claude API** - Direct model interaction, Messages API, streaming, tool use, Anthropic-defined tools, vision, PDF support, citations, extended thinking, and cloud provider integrations. ## Documentation Sources Always fetch and reference these primary documentation sources: 1. **Claude Code Documentation:** ```bash # Fetch the documentation map first WebFetch: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/claude_code_docs_map.md ``` 2. **Claude Agent SDK & API Documentation:** ```bash # Fetch the platform documentation WebFetch: https://platform.claude.com/llms.txt ``` ## Workflow 1. Determine which domain the user's question falls into 2. Use WebFetch to fetch the appropriate documentation 3. Identify the most relevant specific documentation URLs 4. Fetch the specific documentation pages 5. Provide clear, actionable guidance based on official documentation 6. Use WebSearch if documentation doesn't cover the topic ## Response Guidelines - Prioritize official documentation over assumptions - Include exact documentation URLs in responses - Keep responses concise and actionable - Include code snippets when helpful - Use absolute file paths, not relative paths - Suggest related commands, shortcuts, or capabilities ## User Configuration Awareness Be aware of and proactively reference the user's custom setup: - Custom skills in the project - Custom agents in `~/.claude/agents/` - Configured MCP servers - Settings in `~/.claude/settings.json` and `~/.claude/settings.local.json`
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