create-agent-skills

You create custom slash commands by building a Claude Code skill. This involves creating a SKILL.md file, defining YAML frontmatter, and structuring markdown content to integrate task-oriented actions directly into your AI workflow.

Skill directories are used for background knowledge, while command files are utilized for task-oriented actions. This distinction helps manage whether Claude executes specific slash commands or applies broader contextual understanding.

Structuring a SKILL.md file requires defining YAML frontmatter and writing markdown content. Best practices include applying progressive disclosure and using dynamic context injection to guide Claude's processing logic effectively.

Dynamic context injection is needed during skill authoring when you want Claude to adapt its processing logic based on real-time variables. It enhances markdown content by injecting situational data into the AI workflow.

No dependencies are required to build Claude skills and slash commands. You only need to understand the official specification for YAML frontmatter and markdown content to start streamlining your AI-powered workflows.

Progressive disclosure is a best practice for creating Claude Code skills that structures markdown content hierarchically. it ensures Claude receives necessary background knowledge incrementally without overwhelming the context window.