learn

Create or update Claude skills with SKILL.md frontmatter and Markdown guidance.

Updated Jul 27, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TheCactusBlue/nixfiles --skill learn-thecactusblue
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: learn
Source: https://github.com/TheCactusBlue/nixfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/learn
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TheCactusBlue/nixfiles --skill learn-thecactusblue

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you create or update Claude's internal knowledge store by saving patterns, workflows, and project-specific guidance. It enables consistent behavior across conversations and accelerates onboarding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create or update skills: Add new domains or refresh existing ones with updated guidance.
  • Knowledge persistence: Ensure long-term memory of patterns and rules across sessions.
  • Collaboration and onboarding: Streamline sharing best practices within a team.

Quick Start

To add a new skill, guide Claude to remember a project workflow by creating a new skill directory and adding a SKILL.md with the appropriate name and description.

Frequently Asked Questions about learn

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I persist project-specific workflow knowledge across different Claude chats?

To persist project workflows across chats, you can create or update internal skills using a properly formatted SKILL.md file with a required name and description frontmatter, alongside a Markdown body containing the guidance.

What is the best way to document project patterns so Claude remembers them in future sessions?

Documenting project patterns for future sessions involves creating a new skill directory and adding a SKILL.md file that outlines specific rules, examples, and guidance to ensure consistent behavior and accelerate onboarding.

Do I need a specific format to create or update Claude's internal knowledge base?

Creating or updating Claude's knowledge base requires a properly formatted SKILL.md frontmatter that includes at least a name and description, followed by a Markdown body outlining the specific guidance and examples to capture.

Can I use this approach to streamline team onboarding by sharing best practices?

Streamlining team onboarding is a core use case, as capturing and persisting knowledge of project rules and patterns in skills enables consistent behavior and accelerates the sharing of best practices across conversations.

How does knowledge persistence work when updating existing project guidance?

Knowledge persistence works by allowing you to update existing skills with refreshed guidance, ensuring that long-term memory of project-specific patterns, workflows, and rules is maintained across all new chat sessions.