command development

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command development

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What it does

  • Markdown file format for commands
  • YAML frontmatter for configuration
  • Dynamic arguments and file references
  • Bash execution for context
  • Command organization and namespacing
  • Reusability: Define once, use repeatedly
  • Consistency: Standardize common workflows

Requirements & configuration

  • Use when: Command requires specific tool access
  • Requires: AWS credentials configured
  • 4. Documentation needs
  • Require specialized analysis
  • Need structured outputs

Configuration: ARGUMENTS

Derived from the skill's own SKILL.md documentation · extracted 2026-07-23

command development

Source

Repository: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code

command development FAQ

What does the command development skill do?

This skill should be used when the user asks to "create a slash command", "add a command", "write a custom command", "define command arguments", "use command frontmatter", "organize commands", "create command with file references", "interactive command", "use AskUserQuestion in command", or needs guidance on slash command structure, YAML frontmatter fields, dynamic arguments, bash execution in commands, user interaction patterns, or command development best practices for Claude Code. Markdown file format for commands YAML frontmatter for configuration

What does command development require?

Use when: Command requires specific tool access Requires: AWS credentials configured 4. Documentation needs Require specialized analysis Need structured outputs Configuration keys: ARGUMENTS.

How do I install command development?

Run: npx -y skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code --skill command development --agent claude-code — the source lives at github.com/anthropics/claude-code.

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