Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Claude Code skills and SkillMinter.
What is a Claude Code skill?
A Claude Code skill is a Markdown file (.md) that defines custom instructions for Claude Code to follow when invoked with a slash command. Skills let you create reusable AI behaviors tailored to your workflow.
What is SkillMinter?
SkillMinter is a free web tool that generates Claude Code skill files. You describe what you want your AI assistant to do, and SkillMinter applies prompt engineering best practices to produce a ready-to-use SKILL.md file.
How does SkillMinter work?
SkillMinter uses a three-step process: you describe your skill in plain language, the AI improves your prompt using prompt engineering principles, then generates a complete skill file you can download and install instantly.
Is SkillMinter free?
Yes. SkillMinter is completely free to use. You can generate one skill per day. No account or credit card required.
What is the Claude Code skill file format?
A Claude Code skill file is a Markdown file with YAML frontmatter. The frontmatter contains a name (lowercase, hyphenated) and a description. The body contains imperative instructions for Claude to follow.
How do I install a Claude Code skill?
Place the downloaded skill file at ~/.claude/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md on your machine. The skill name is the folder name. Restart Claude Code and invoke it with /<skill-name>.
What's the difference between a skill and a slash command in Claude Code?
A slash command is how you invoke a skill. When you type /skill-name in Claude Code, it loads and executes the corresponding SKILL.md file. Skills are the files; slash commands are how you trigger them.
Can I edit generated skills?
Yes. Every skill generated by SkillMinter is plain Markdown. Open it in any text editor and modify the instructions to fit your exact needs.
How many skills can I generate per day?
SkillMinter allows one skill generation per day per IP address. This keeps the service free and sustainable for everyone.
How do I write a good Claude Code skill?
Good skills use imperative language, define clear scope, specify exact output format, and focus on a single job. SkillMinter's AI automatically applies these principles when generating your skill file.
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