skill-lookup

To discover Claude Skills, search the centralized catalog by keyword, category, or tag. Retrieve a specific skill by ID using the get_skill function to view its SKILL.md and accompanying scripts, then install it directly into the .claude/skills/{slug} directory.

Retrieving a skill by ID fetches its core files, including the required SKILL.md with YAML frontmatter defining the name and description, alongside any optional scripts, references, and assets that accompany the skill package.

Installed skills must be saved into the .claude/skills/{slug} directory for activation. This specific directory structure allows Claude to locate and load the skill's SKILL.md and accompanying files correctly.

Yes, a SKILL.md file with YAML frontmatter defining the name and description is required for every skill. This metadata allows the skill to be indexed in the catalog and properly understood upon retrieval and installation.

Yes, you can quickly search for skills by keyword and filter the catalog results by category or tag. This filtering helps narrow down available skills to match specific team requirements or workflow contexts.

The best way to find AI components is searching the centralized Skill catalog by keyword. After discovering relevant capabilities, retrieve the desired skill by ID and install it to reduce the time needed to extend functionality.