claude-code

You can extend Claude Code with modular automation workflows by packaging capabilities as Skills using a SKILL.md file. This enforces a concrete structure to add commands, references, and scripts progressively for deterministic tasks.

To create a reusable skill package, add a SKILL.md file under the .claude/skills/your-skill/ directory. You can then place optional supporting resources like scripts, references, and assets in their respective subdirectories for on-demand loading.

Context-driven loading in Claude Code skills means skill packages are loaded progressively based on the description declared in the SKILL.md frontmatter. This ensures references, assets, and scripts are available on-demand when the context requires them.

Claude Code skill packaging does not require external dependencies. It operates independently by leveraging internal directories for scripts, references, and assets to support developer workflows and modular capabilities.

The best way to structure deterministic tasks is by enforcing a concrete skill structure with a SKILL.md frontmatter. This declares the name and description while optional resources in scripts, references, and assets directories support the task execution.

You should avoid using a modular skill structure for simple, one-off commands that do not require reusable capabilities or supporting documentation. It is designed for extending workflows with progressive loading and deterministic task support.