claude-code
Activate when users ask about Claude Code installation, slash commands (/cook, /plan, /fix, /test, /docs, /design, /git), creating/managing Agent Skills, configuring MCP servers, setting up hooks/plugins, IDE integration (VS Code, JetBrains), CI/CD workflows, enterprise deployment (SSO, RBAC, sandboxing), troubleshooting authentication/performance issues, or advanced features (extended thinking, caching, checkpointing).
Best use case
claude-code is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Activate when users ask about Claude Code installation, slash commands (/cook, /plan, /fix, /test, /docs, /design, /git), creating/managing Agent Skills, configuring MCP servers, setting up hooks/plugins, IDE integration (VS Code, JetBrains), CI/CD workflows, enterprise deployment (SSO, RBAC, sandboxing), troubleshooting authentication/performance issues, or advanced features (extended thinking, caching, checkpointing).
Teams using claude-code 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/claude-code/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How claude-code Compares
| Feature / Agent | claude-code | 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?
Activate when users ask about Claude Code installation, slash commands (/cook, /plan, /fix, /test, /docs, /design, /git), creating/managing Agent Skills, configuring MCP servers, setting up hooks/plugins, IDE integration (VS Code, JetBrains), CI/CD workflows, enterprise deployment (SSO, RBAC, sandboxing), troubleshooting authentication/performance issues, or advanced features (extended thinking, caching, checkpointing).
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 Anthropic's agentic coding tool combining autonomous planning, execution, and validation with extensibility through skills, plugins, MCP servers, and hooks. ## Core Concepts **Subagents**: Specialized agents (planner, code-reviewer, tester, debugger, docs-manager, ui-ux-designer, database-admin) **Agent Skills**: Modular capabilities with SKILL.md + bundled resources (scripts, references, assets) loaded progressively **Slash Commands**: User-defined operations in `.claude/commands/` expanding to prompts **Hooks**: Event-driven shell commands (SessionStart, PreToolUse, PostToolUse, Stop, SubagentStop) **MCP Servers**: Model Context Protocol integrations for external tools (GitHub, Jira, databases) **Plugins**: Packaged collections distributed via marketplace ## Reference Guide Load references as needed for specific topics: | Topic | Reference File | Contents | |-------|----------------|----------| | Installation & setup | `references/getting-started.md` | Prerequisites, installation methods, authentication | | Slash commands | `references/slash-commands.md` | Full catalog: /cook, /plan, /fix, /test, /docs, /git, /design | | Workflow examples | `references/common-workflows.md` | Feature implementation, bug fixing, testing, git ops | | Creating skills | `references/agent-skills.md` | Skill structure, metadata, bundled resources | | MCP servers | `references/mcp-integration.md` | Configuration, common servers, authentication | | Hooks system | `references/hooks-comprehensive.md` | Event types, command/prompt hooks, tool matchers | | Plugins | `references/hooks-and-plugins.md` | Plugin structure, marketplace, installation | | Configuration | `references/configuration.md` | Settings hierarchy, model config, output styles | | Enterprise | `references/enterprise-features.md` | SSO, RBAC, sandboxing, audit logging, deployment | | IDE integration | `references/ide-integration.md` | VS Code extension, JetBrains plugin | | CI/CD | `references/cicd-integration.md` | GitHub Actions, GitLab workflows | | Advanced features | `references/advanced-features.md` | Extended thinking, caching, checkpointing | | Troubleshooting | `references/troubleshooting.md` | Auth failures, MCP issues, performance, debug mode | | API reference | `references/api-reference.md` | Admin, Messages, Files, Models, Skills APIs | | Best practices | `references/best-practices.md` | Project organization, security, performance, cost | ## Instructions When answering questions: 1. Identify topic from user query 2. Load relevant reference files (use table above) 3. Provide specific guidance with examples 4. For complex queries, load multiple references **Documentation sources:** - Context7 llms.txt: `https://context7.com/websites/claude_en_claude-code/llms.txt?tokens=10000` - Topic search: `https://context7.com/websites/claude_en_claude-code/llms.txt?topic=<topic>&tokens=5000` - Official docs: https://docs.claude.com/en/docs/claude-code/ - GitHub: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code - Support: support.claude.com
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