Claude Skills are like giving Claude a specialized toolkit for your specific needs. Instead of explaining your company's brand guidelines every time you need a document, or pasting the same complex instructions repeatedly, you create a “Skill” once and Claude uses it whenever relevant.
Think of “Skills” as onboarding packages for Claude, as they contain everything Claude needs to become an expert at your particular workflow. Let's explore what they are, why they're powerful, and exactly how to build your own.