awesome-claude-skills

Name: awesome-claude-skills
Author: karanb192

The definitive collection of Agent Skills for Claude - supercharge your AI workflows across Claude Code, Claude.ai, and API

Claude just got Skills! This is the definitive collection of 50+ Agent Skills for Claude Code, Claude.ai, and Claude API to boost productivity, enforce best practices, and automate complex workflows.

🎯 Why this list? Verified skills ✓ | Active maintenance ✓ | Clear use cases ✓ | Community-driven ✓ | 50+ Skills ✓

💡 New to Skills? Start with the Quick Start Guide • Looking for something specific? Use Ctrl+F to search • Want to contribute? Check Contributing

Quick Start
What are Skills?
Featured Skills
How to Install Skills
Skills vs MCP vs System Prompts
Skill Categories
Skill Collections
FAQ
Resources
Contributors
Contributing
License

Quick Start

Get your first skill running in 30 seconds:

# 1. Install obra's superpowers collection (20+ battle-tested skills)
git clone https://github.com/obra/superpowers ~/.claude/skills/superpowers

# 2. Try test-driven-development skill
# In Claude Code, just say: "Let's use TDD to build a user authentication system"
# Claude will automatically load the TDD skill and guide you through RED-GREEN-REFACTOR!

That's it! Skills load automatically when relevant. No configuration needed.

What are Skills?

Agent Skills are modular capabilities that extend Claude's functionality through organized folders containing instructions, scripts, and resources. Each skill teaches Claude how to perform specialized tasks in a repeatable, standardized way.

Key benefits:

Efficient: Skills use only 30-50 tokens until loaded
Portable: Works across Claude Code CLI, Claude.ai, and API
Composable: Stack multiple skills together
Context-aware: Claude automatically identifies relevant skills

Skills are available on Claude Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans with code execution enabled.

Featured Skills

Start with these top 10 essential skills:

Skill	Why You Need It	Category	Verified
test-driven-development	Write bulletproof code with RED-GREEN-REFACTOR workflow	🧪 Testing	✅
systematic-debugging	Find bugs 10x faster with 4-phase root cause analysis	🐛 Debugging	✅
using-git-worktrees	Work on multiple features simultaneously without context switching	🤝 Workflow	✅
mcp-builder	Build custom MCP servers to extend Claude's capabilities	⚙️ Development	✅
pdf	Extract text, tables, metadata from PDFs with merge & annotation support	📄 Documents	✅
docx	Create, edit, and analyze Word documents with tracked changes	📄 Documents	✅
artifacts-builder	Build complex React artifacts with Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui	⚙️ Development	✅
skill-creator	Create your own skills and contribute to the ecosystem	🎯 Meta	✅
requesting-code-review	Pre-review preparation with formatted diffs and clear PR descriptions	🤝 Workflow	✅
subagent-driven-development	Quality-gated iteration with multi-agent workflows for complex tasks	🎯 Meta	✅

How to Install Skills

Method 1: Git Clone (Recommended)

# Linux/macOS
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills
git clone https://github.com/owner/skill-name ~/.claude/skills/skill-name

# Windows (PowerShell)
mkdir $env:USERPROFILE\.claude\skills
git clone https://github.com/owner/skill-name $env:USERPROFILE\.claude\skills\skill-name

Pro tip: Clone entire skill collections like obra/superpowers to get 20+ skills at once!

Method 2: Manual Installation

Create a folder in ~/.claude/skills/
Add a SKILL.md file with YAML frontmatter and instructions
(Optional) Include supporting scripts and resources

Verify installation:

# Check if skill is loaded
ls ~/.claude/skills/

# Skills load automatically - just start using Claude!

Skills vs MCP vs System Prompts

Confused about when to use Skills vs other Claude customization methods? Here's the breakdown:

Feature	Skills	MCP Servers	System Prompts
Purpose	Task-specific workflows	External tool integration	General behavior modification
Setup	Git clone to `~/.claude/skills/`	Install & configure MCP server	Edit `CLAUDE.md` in project
Activation	Automatic (context-aware)	Explicit tool calls	Always active
Best For	TDD, debugging, git workflows	APIs, databases, file systems	Project conventions, style guides
Portability	Cross-platform (CLI, web, API)	Platform-dependent	Project-specific
Token Cost	30-50 until loaded	Per-call	Always consuming tokens
Examples	`test-driven-development`	Weather API, GitHub integration	"Use TypeScript strict mode"

When to use what:

✅ Skills → Repeatable workflows (TDD, debugging, code review)
✅ MCP → External data/tools (APIs, search, databases)
✅ System Prompts → Project-specific rules and conventions

Skill Categories

📄 Document & File Processing

pdf

Source: anthropics/skills | Verified: ✅
Description: Extract text, tables, metadata from PDFs. Merge documents and add annotations.
Use Case: Processing contracts, extracting data from reports, combining PDF files
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

docx

Source: anthropics/skills | Verified: ✅
Description: Create, edit, and analyze Word documents with support for tracked changes and comments.
Use Case: Automating document generation, processing feedback, extracting structured data
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

xlsx

Source: anthropics/skills | Verified: ✅
Description: Excel spreadsheet operations including formulas, charts, pivot tables, and data validation.
Use Case: Financial reports, data analysis, automated spreadsheet generation
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

pptx

Source: anthropics/skills | Verified: ✅
Description: PowerPoint presentation creation with templates, charts, and multimedia integration.
Use Case: Automated slide generation, presentation analysis, template customization
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

🧪 Testing & Quality

test-driven-development

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle: write failing tests, implement code, refactor for quality
Use Case: Building new features with strong test coverage guarantees
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

webapp-testing

Source: anthropics/skills | Verified: ✅
Description: Playwright-based web app testing for UI verification and debugging
Use Case: Testing web UIs, validating user flows, catching visual regressions
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

condition-based-waiting

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Async testing patterns with proper wait conditions to prevent flaky tests
Use Case: Testing asynchronous operations, API calls, animations
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

testing-anti-patterns

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Identifies common testing mistakes: brittle assertions, test interdependence, poor isolation
Use Case: Code reviews, refactoring existing test suites
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐

e2e-testing-skill

Status: Community-needed
Description: End-to-end test automation across multiple services and browser environments.
Use Case: Integration testing, cross-browser compatibility validation

snapshot-testing

Status: Community-needed
Description: Visual regression testing with component snapshot management.
Use Case: Component libraries, design system maintenance

🐛 Debugging & Troubleshooting

systematic-debugging

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Four-phase root cause process: reproduce, isolate, identify, verify fix.
Use Case: Complex bugs, production issues, multi-component failures
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

root-cause-tracing

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Deep problem investigation with dependency chain analysis.
Use Case: Tracing cascading failures, understanding system interactions
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

verification-before-completion

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Ensures fixes are validated before marking work complete.
Use Case: Bug fixes, refactoring work, feature additions
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

defense-in-depth

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Multiple validation layers for comprehensive error handling.
Use Case: Critical systems, production code, API endpoints
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐

performance-profiling

Status: Community-needed
Description: Identify performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and CPU-intensive operations.
Use Case: Optimization work, scaling applications, investigating slowness

🤝 Collaboration & Workflow

requesting-code-review

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Pre-review preparation and PR best practices with formatted diffs.
Use Case: Before submitting PRs, preparing for team review
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

receiving-code-review

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Constructive feedback integration and iteration on review comments.
Use Case: Responding to PR feedback, implementing requested changes
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

using-git-worktrees

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Parallel development branches for context switching optimization.
Use Case: Juggling multiple features, emergency hotfixes, experimental branches
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

finishing-a-development-branch

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Guides merge/PR decisions and maintaining clean git history.
Use Case: Preparing features for merge, cleaning up commit history
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

brainstorming

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Socratic design refinement and feature exploration through guided questioning.
Use Case: Architecture decisions, API design, feature planning
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

writing-plans

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Creates detailed implementation strategies and architecture documentation.
Use Case: Complex features, system design, technical specs
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

executing-plans

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Batch execution with checkpoints for progress tracking and recovery.
Use Case: Large refactors, multi-step implementations
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

⚙️ Development & Architecture

mcp-builder

Source: anthropics/skills | Verified: ✅
Description: Create high-quality Model Context Protocol servers for external integrations.
Use Case: Building custom MCP servers, extending Claude's capabilities
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

artifacts-builder

Source: anthropics/skills | Verified: ✅
Description: Build complex claude.ai HTML artifacts using React, Tailwind CSS, and shadcn/ui.
Use Case: Interactive demos, prototypes, data visualizations
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

api-development

Status: Community-needed
Description: RESTful API design patterns with OpenAPI/Swagger generation.
Use Case: Building backend services, documenting APIs

database-migration

Status: Community-needed
Description: Schema version management and safe migration patterns for production.
Use Case: Database evolution, schema changes, data migrations

refactoring-patterns

Status: Community-needed
Description: Code smell detection and systematic refactoring techniques.
Use Case: Legacy code modernization, improving code quality

🔒 Security & Performance

security-review

Status: Community-needed
Description: Automated vulnerability scanning and OWASP compliance checks.
Use Case: Security audits, pre-deployment checks, compliance validation

dependency-audit

Status: Community-needed
Description: Supply chain security analysis with CVE detection in dependencies.
Use Case: Regular security checks, updating vulnerable packages

performance-optimization

Status: Community-needed
Description: Algorithmic improvements and resource usage optimization strategies.
Use Case: Improving application speed, reducing memory footprint

load-testing

Status: Community-needed
Description: Stress testing patterns and performance benchmarking.
Use Case: Capacity planning, finding breaking points

📚 Documentation & Automation

documentation-generator

Status: Community-needed
Description: Auto-generate API documentation and keep docs synchronized with code.
Use Case: Maintaining up-to-date documentation, API references

changelog-automation

Status: Community-needed
Description: Conventional commits integration with automated release note generation.
Use Case: Release management, version tracking

ci-cd-integration

Status: Community-needed
Description: GitHub Actions workflow creation and automated deployment pipelines.
Use Case: DevOps automation, continuous delivery

🎬 Media & Content Creation

canvas-design

Source: Community | Verified: ⏳
Description: Create visual designs and graphics using Claude's canvas capabilities.
Use Case: Quick mockups, diagrams, visual brainstorming
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐

slack-gif-creator

Source: Community | Verified: ⏳
Description: Generate custom GIFs for Slack communication and team engagement.
Use Case: Team communication, visual humor, notifications
Stars: ⭐⭐

algorithmic-art

Source: Community | Verified: ⏳
Description: Generate procedural art and visualizations using code-based techniques.
Use Case: Creative coding, data visualization, generative design
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐

video-editing-helper

Status: Community-needed
Description: Assist with video editing workflows, ffmpeg commands, and transitions.
Use Case: Video production, content creation, media processing

📊 Data & Analysis

data-visualization

Status: Community-needed
Description: Create charts, graphs, and interactive visualizations from datasets.
Use Case: Data exploration, reporting, presentation of insights

sql-query-builder

Status: Community-needed
Description: Generate optimized SQL queries with proper indexing and performance tuning.
Use Case: Database queries, data extraction, performance optimization

csv-processing

Status: Community-needed
Description: Parse, transform, and analyze CSV files with data cleaning and validation.
Use Case: Data migration, ETL processes, data quality checks

💰 Finance & Tax

itr-wala

Source: karanb192/itr-wala | Verified: ✅
Description: Prepares Indian income-tax returns (AY 2026-27): AI reads Form 16/AIS, deterministic Python computes every rupee.
Use Case: Filing ITR-1/2/3/4 yourself: both regimes compared, deductions interviewed, portal walkthrough
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐

file-itr

Source: shivprime94/file-itr | Verified: ✅
Description: The first Indian ITR skill: prompt-driven portal walkthrough with hard-won field notes and AIS research.
Use Case: Prompt-based guidance through the income-tax portal for Indian returns
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐

✍️ Writing & Research

brand-guidelines

Source: Community | Verified: ⏳
Description: Maintain and enforce brand voice, style, and messaging consistency.
Use Case: Content creation, marketing materials, company communications
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

internal-comms

Source: Community | Verified: ⏳
Description: Draft internal communications, memos, and team announcements.
Use Case: HR communications, team updates, policy announcements
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐

research-assistant

Status: Community-needed
Description: Gather, synthesize, and cite sources for research projects.
Use Case: Academic research, market analysis, competitive intelligence

technical-writing

Status: Community-needed
Description: Create clear technical documentation following industry best practices.
Use Case: API docs, user manuals, technical specifications

🎯 Meta Skills

skill-creator

Source: anthropics/skills | Verified: ✅
Description: Teaches methods for developing effective skills following best practices.
Use Case: Building custom skills, contributing to the ecosystem
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

template-skill

Source: anthropics/skills | Verified: ✅
Description: Minimal skeleton for new skill projects with proper structure.
Use Case: Starting new skills from scratch
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

writing-skills

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Creating skills following best practices with proper YAML frontmatter.
Use Case: Contributing new skills, maintaining skill quality
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

sharing-skills

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Contributing skills via branches and pull requests to community repositories.
Use Case: Open-source contributions, sharing expertise
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐

testing-skills-with-subagents

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Validating skill quality and effectiveness using subagent-driven testing.
Use Case: Quality assurance for skills, debugging skill behavior
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

subagent-driven-development

Source: obra/superpowers | Verified: ✅
Description: Quality-gated iteration with multi-agent workflows for complex tasks.
Use Case: Large-scale refactoring, parallel development streams
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Skill Collections

Looking for curated skill bundles? Start with these collections:

Collection	Skills	Maintainer	Focus Area
obra/superpowers	20+	@obra	Development workflows & best practices
anthropics/skills	10+	@anthropics	Official skills & document processing

FAQ

How do I know if a skill is working?

Skills load automatically when Claude detects they're relevant. You'll see Claude using skill-specific patterns (like RED-GREEN-REFACTOR for TDD). To check installed skills:

ls ~/.claude/skills/

Can I use multiple skills at once?

Yes! Skills are composable. Claude automatically loads and coordinates multiple skills as needed. For example, you might use test-driven-development + systematic-debugging + using-git-worktrees simultaneously.

Do skills work on all platforms?

Yes! Skills use the same format across Claude Code CLI, Claude.ai, and the Claude API. Install once, use everywhere.

How do I update skills?

cd ~/.claude/skills/skill-name
git pull origin main

Can I create my own skills?

Absolutely! Check out the skill-creator skill and our Contributing Guide for best practices.

Do skills consume tokens?

Minimal! Each skill uses only 30-50 tokens until Claude loads it. Once loaded, only relevant portions are used.

What's the difference between skills and MCP servers?

See the comparison table above. TL;DR: Skills for workflows, MCP for external tools.

Where can I find more skills?

obra/superpowers - 20+ battle-tested skills
anthropics/skills - Official Anthropic skills
claudeskills.info - Searchable directory
This list! Browse the categories above

Can I share my skills?

Yes! Submit a PR to this repo or publish your own repository. Use the sharing-skills skill for guidance.

Are there any security concerns?

Skills can execute code, so only install from trusted sources. Review the skill's SKILL.md and any scripts before installing. Look for the ✅ Verified badge on skills that have been community-reviewed.

Resources

Official Documentation

Agent Skills Documentation - Official Anthropic skills docs
Skills Announcement - Claude Skills launch announcement
Engineering Deep Dive - Technical details

Official Repositories

anthropics/skills - Official Anthropic skills repository
obra/superpowers - Battle-tested core skills library (20+ skills)

Related Awesome Lists

awesome-claude-code - Commands, workflows, and tools for Claude Code
awesome-claude - General Claude resources

Community Resources

Claude Skills Hub - Searchable skills directory
Simon Willison's Blog - "Claude Skills are awesome, maybe a bigger deal than MCP"

Tools & Utilities

create-claude-skill - Interactive skill creator
template-skill - Minimal skill template

Contributors

Thanks to these amazing people who have contributed to this list:

This awesome list is maintained by the community. Want to see your name here? Contribute!

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed guidelines.

Quick contribution checklist:

✅ Skill has working SKILL.md with YAML frontmatter
✅ Clear documentation and use cases
✅ Actively maintained (commits within 6 months)
✅ Relevant to Claude workflows
✅ No security vulnerabilities or malicious code

Ways to contribute:

Add new skills to existing categories
Create entirely new categories
Improve skill descriptions
Add usage examples and tutorials
Report broken or outdated skills
Help verify community skills (earn the ✅ badge!)

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

This awesome list is licensed under MIT. Individual skills maintain their own licenses.

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to:

Anthropic for creating Agent Skills and Claude Code
@obra for the incredible superpowers skills library
The Claude community for continuous innovation and contributions

Star this repo if you find it helpful! ⭐

Have a skill to share? Open a PR or create an issue!

Questions? Check the discussions or open an issue.

🚀 Built with skills. For skills. By the community.

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