Command Development
Develops custom slash commands to automate workflows and standardize prompts in Claude Code.
Key features
- Embed inline bash commands to gather dynamic information like git status or file lists.
- Organize commands using flat or namespaced directory structures for projects, users, or plugins.
- Leverage plugin-specific features like the CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT variable for portable commands.
- Utilize dynamic arguments and @-file references to create context-aware prompts.
- Define command behavior with YAML frontmatter (e.g., description, allowed-tools, model).
Use cases
- Building a project-specific command to run tests against a specified file and analyze the output.
- Creating a reusable command to review a pull request, automatically pulling in changed files.
- Defining a personal command to quickly scaffold new components using a predefined template.
FAQ
What key features does command development offer?
It provides a rich set of features including: YAML frontmatter for configuration (model, tools), dynamic arguments, @-file references to include code context, inline bash execution for gathering live information, and namespaced organization for your commands.
How does this skill improve my workflow?
It significantly boosts efficiency by turning multi-step, complex prompts into simple, reusable slash commands. This ensures consistency, reduces manual effort, and allows you to build a powerful library of custom tools tailored to your projects and personal workflow.
What does the Command Development skill do?
This skill enables you to create, manage, and use custom slash commands within Claude Code. It helps you define reusable prompts as simple commands to automate repetitive tasks and standardize complex workflows.
When should I use this skill?
Use this skill whenever you need to create or manage custom slash commands. It's ideal for automating frequent tasks, sharing standard prompts with your team, or building powerful, context-aware instructions for Claude that you can invoke easily.
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