Claude scans available skills to find relevant matches. When one matches, it loads only the minimal information needed—keeping Claude fast while accessing specialized expertise.

Composable

Skills stack together. Claude automatically identifies which skills are needed and coordinates their use.

Portable

Skills use the same format everywhere. Build once, use across Claude apps, Claude Code, and API.

Efficient

Only loads what's needed, when it's needed. Keeps Claude fast while accessing specialized expertise.

Powerful

Skills can include executable code for tasks where traditional programming is more reliable.

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