cowork-guide

Document CoWork Skills CLI commands for managing Claude Code skills and plugins.

45|6|Updated Jan 19, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/ZhangHanDong/cowork-skills --skill cowork-guide

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Skill: cowork-guide
Source: https://github.com/ZhangHanDong/cowork-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/cowork-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ZhangHanDong/cowork-skills --skill cowork-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a comprehensive guide for using the CoWork Skills CLI to manage Claude Code skills and plugins.

Core Features & Use Cases

Comprehensive CLI reference for installation, configuration, and plugin management.
Step-by-step workflows for initializing built-in skills, installing skills from GitHub, generating skills from source code, and configuring project-level settings.
Use Case: A developer wants to initialize their environment and quickly list or enable specific skills across local and global contexts.

Quick Start

Run cowork init to install built-in skills to your environment.
Use cowork list to view available skills and cowork install to add a repository-based skill.
Refer to cowork help for additional commands like cowork config, cowork generate, and cowork plugins.

Frequently Asked Questions about cowork-guide

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I manage Claude Code skills and plugins using a CLI?▼

You can manage Claude Code skills and plugins using the CoWork Skills CLI. It provides commands like cowork init, install, generate, and config to handle setup, plugin management, and skill generation across local and global environments.

What is the best way to initialize built-in skills for Claude Code?▼

The best way to initialize built-in skills is by running the cowork init command. This installs the default skills into your environment, after which you can use cowork list to view available skills and enable specific ones across local and global contexts.

Can I install Claude Code skills directly from a GitHub repository?▼

Yes, you can install skills directly from a GitHub repository. Use the cowork install command to add repository-based skills to your project, allowing you to integrate external skill sources into your local or global Claude Code setup.

How do I generate Claude Code skills from source code?▼

You can generate skills from source code using the cowork generate command. This workflow allows you to create custom skills by processing existing source code, automating the skill creation process within the CoWork CLI environment.

How do I configure project-level settings for CoWork Skills?▼

You can configure project-level settings using the cowork config command. This allows you to define specific configuration parameters for your environment, managing how skills and plugins operate within your local project context.