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Claude Skills

The open format is called Agent Skills and works in Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and other agents — most people know it as Claude Skills.

Every Agent Skill we could find on GitHub, deduplicated by content. 86 961 files from 2 125 authors, of which 68 678 are unique — the rest is the same skill repackaged into someone else's repository. For each one: what it weighs in tokens, whether it ships runnable scripts, and which MCP servers it needs.

68 678
unique skills
out of 86 961 files found on GitHub
18 283
are copies
same content, someone else's repository
1 749
tokens, median
what a typical skill costs you in context
8 467
name collisions
two skills with one name cannot sit side by side

5 761–5 820 of 68 678

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PPTX Quality Gates
by wshobson

Use when validating or repairing an editable PPTX deck for geometry, accessibility, native editability, source lineage, and OOXML package integrity.

408 tokens
PPTX Reference Deck Analysis
by wshobson

Use when analyzing a reference PPTX for read-only structure, theme, typography, layout rhythm, diagnostics, derived template catalogs, or safe OOXML package inspection.

688 tokens scripts
PPTX Slide Specification
by wshobson

Use when authoring or repairing a coordinate-explicit JSON specification for an editable PPTX deck.

488 tokens
PPTX Visual Assets
by wshobson

Use when selecting and placing approved supporting icons, images, SVGs, diagrams, or infographics in an editable PPTX deck.

343 tokens
Protect MCP Setup
by wshobson

Configure Cedar policy enforcement and Ed25519 signed receipts for Claude Code tool calls. Use when setting up projects that need cryptographic audit trails, policy-gated tool execution, or compliance-ready evidence of agent actions.

1.6k tokens
Async Python Patterns
by wshobson

Master Python asyncio, concurrent programming, and async/await patterns for high-performance applications. Use when building async APIs, concurrent systems, or I/O-bound applications requiring non-blocking operations.

1.9k tokens
Python Anti Patterns
by wshobson

Use this skill when reviewing Python code for common anti-patterns to avoid. Use as a checklist when reviewing code, before finalizing implementations, or when debugging issues that might stem from known bad practices.

2k tokens
Python Background Jobs
by wshobson

Python background job patterns including task queues, workers, and event-driven architecture. Use when implementing async task processing, job queues, long-running operations, or decoupling work from request/response cycles.

1.8k tokens
Python Code Style
by wshobson

Python code style, linting, formatting, naming conventions, and documentation standards. Use when writing new code, reviewing style, configuring linters, writing docstrings, or establishing project standards.

2k tokens
Python Configuration
by wshobson

Python configuration management via environment variables and typed settings. Use when externalizing config, setting up pydantic-settings, managing secrets, or implementing environment-specific behavior.

1.6k tokens
Python Design Patterns
by wshobson

Python design patterns including KISS, Separation of Concerns, Single Responsibility, and composition over inheritance. Use this skill when designing a new service or component from scratch and choosing how to layer responsibilities, when refactoring a God class or monolithic function that has grown too large, when deciding whether to add a new abstraction or live with duplication, when evaluating a pull request for structural issues like tight coupling or leaking internal types, when choosing between inheritance and composition for a new class hierarchy, or when a codebase is becoming hard to test because of entangled I/O and business logic.

1.2k tokens
Python Error Handling
by wshobson

Python error handling patterns including input validation, exception hierarchies, and partial failure handling. Use when implementing validation logic, designing exception strategies, handling batch processing failures, or building robust APIs.

1.5k tokens
Python Observability
by wshobson

Python observability patterns including structured logging, metrics, and distributed tracing. Use when adding logging, implementing metrics collection, setting up tracing, or debugging production systems.

1.8k tokens
Python Packaging
by wshobson

Create distributable Python packages with proper project structure, setup.py/pyproject.toml, and publishing to PyPI. Use when packaging Python libraries, creating CLI tools, or distributing Python code.

982 tokens
Python Performance Optimization
by wshobson

Profile and optimize Python code using cProfile, memory profilers, and performance best practices. Use when debugging slow Python code, optimizing bottlenecks, or improving application performance.

813 tokens
Python Project Structure
by wshobson

Python project organization, module architecture, and public API design. Use when setting up new projects, organizing modules, defining public interfaces with __all__, or planning directory layouts.

1.7k tokens
Python Resilience
by wshobson

Python resilience patterns including automatic retries, exponential backoff, timeouts, and fault-tolerant decorators. Use when adding retry logic, implementing timeouts, building fault-tolerant services, or handling transient failures.

1.5k tokens
Python Resource Management
by wshobson

Python resource management with context managers, cleanup patterns, and streaming. Use when managing connections, file handles, implementing cleanup logic, or building streaming responses with accumulated state.

1.8k tokens
Python Testing Patterns
by wshobson

Implement comprehensive testing strategies with pytest, fixtures, mocking, and test-driven development. Use when writing Python tests, setting up test suites, or implementing testing best practices.

1.8k tokens
Python Type Safety
by wshobson

Python type safety with type hints, generics, protocols, and strict type checking. Use when adding type annotations, implementing generic classes, defining structural interfaces, or configuring mypy/pyright.

1.4k tokens
Uv Package Manager
by wshobson

Master the uv package manager for fast Python dependency management, virtual environments, and modern Python project workflows. Use when setting up Python projects, managing dependencies, or optimizing Python development workflows with uv.

1.8k tokens
Backtesting Frameworks
by wshobson

Build robust backtesting systems for trading strategies with proper handling of look-ahead bias, survivorship bias, and transaction costs. Use when developing trading algorithms, validating strategies, or building backtesting infrastructure.

877 tokens
Risk Metrics Calculation
by wshobson

Calculate portfolio risk metrics including VaR, CVaR, Sharpe, Sortino, and drawdown analysis. Use when measuring portfolio risk, implementing risk limits, or building risk monitoring systems.

502 tokens
Anti Reversing Techniques
by wshobson

Understand anti-reversing, obfuscation, and protection techniques encountered during software analysis. Use this skill when analyzing malware evasion techniques, when implementing anti-debugging protections for CTF challenges, when reverse engineering packed binaries, or when building security research tools that need to detect virtualized environments.

982 tokens
Binary Analysis Patterns
by wshobson

Master binary analysis patterns including disassembly, decompilation, control flow analysis, and code pattern recognition. Use when analyzing executables, understanding compiled code, or performing static analysis on binaries.

2k tokens
Memory Forensics
by wshobson

Master memory forensics techniques including memory acquisition, process analysis, and artifact extraction using Volatility and related tools. Use when analyzing memory dumps, investigating incidents, or performing malware analysis from RAM captures.

2.1k tokens
Protocol Reverse Engineering
by wshobson

Master network protocol reverse engineering including packet analysis, protocol dissection, and custom protocol documentation. Use when analyzing network traffic, understanding proprietary protocols, or debugging network communication.

3.2k tokens
Review Agent Setup
by wshobson

Configure human-in-the-loop gating for AI agent review actions in Claude Code. Use when setting up a project where an agent may post PR reviews, comments, merges, or edit CI configuration, and you want a cryptographically auditable approval trail with Cedar-enforced gates.

1.4k tokens
Attack Tree Construction
by wshobson

Build comprehensive attack trees to visualize threat paths. Use when mapping attack scenarios, identifying defense gaps, or communicating security risks to stakeholders.

653 tokens
Sast Configuration
by wshobson

Configure Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools for automated vulnerability detection in application code. Use when setting up security scanning, implementing DevSecOps practices, or automating code vulnerability detection.

1.4k tokens
Security Requirement Extraction
by wshobson

Derive security requirements from threat models and business context. Use when translating threats into actionable requirements, creating security user stories, or building security test cases.

634 tokens
Stride Analysis Patterns
by wshobson

Apply STRIDE methodology to systematically identify threats. Use when analyzing system security, conducting threat modeling sessions, or creating security documentation.

613 tokens
Threat Mitigation Mapping
by wshobson

Map identified threats to appropriate security controls and mitigations. Use when prioritizing security investments, creating remediation plans, or validating control effectiveness.

836 tokens
Bash Defensive Patterns
by wshobson

Master defensive Bash programming techniques for production-grade scripts. Use when writing robust shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, or system utilities requiring fault tolerance and safety.

497 tokens
Bats Testing Patterns
by wshobson

Master Bash Automated Testing System (Bats) for comprehensive shell script testing. Use when writing tests for shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, or requiring test-driven development of shell utilities.

1.3k tokens
Shellcheck Configuration
by wshobson

Master ShellCheck static analysis configuration and usage for shell script quality. Use when setting up linting infrastructure, fixing code issues, or ensuring script portability.

402 tokens
Scan
by wshobson

Scans the codebase to generate project-doc.md and AGENTS.md. Use when bootstrapping a new agent-driven repo, refreshing project documentation after architectural changes, or running a delta scan to detect drift. Runs a full scan on first use and a smart delta scan on subsequent runs. Uses understand-anything + context-mode when available, falls back to native tools otherwise. Only updates AGENTS.md on detected architectural changes with human confirmation.

2.2k tokens
Signed Audit Trails Recipe
by wshobson

Step-by-step cookbook for setting up cryptographically signed audit trails on Claude Code tool calls. Use when explaining, evaluating, or demonstrating the pattern before committing to the protect-mcp runtime hooks. Covers Cedar policy, Ed25519 receipts, offline verification, tamper detection, CI/CD integration, and SLSA composition.

2.9k tokens
AI Debt Detector
by wshobson

>- Use after generating code, after accepting AI suggestions, or when reviewing AI-written modules. Also use when code works but feels brittle, when error handling seems thin, when orphaned resources or missing cleanup are suspected, or when the agent claims done but hidden debt may exist. Catches the specific failure patterns AI agents produce that humans would not.

849 tokens
Session Guard
by wshobson

>- Use when working on complex multi-step tasks, when a session is getting long (40+ tool calls), when the agent starts ignoring rules it followed earlier, when conventions drift, when output quality seems to degrade, or after any context compaction event. Prevents long-session corruption AND context compaction amnesia through behavioral self-enforcement.

992 tokens
Visual Edit Precision
by wshobson

>- Use when making UI/frontend changes guided by visual context, when the user selects elements visually, draws annotations, or provides screenshots alongside change requests. Also use when editing components where spatial context (element identity, DOM references, layout data) supplements text instructions.

546 tokens
Social Publishing
by wshobson

> Schedule and publish social media posts across 13 platforms (X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook Pages, TikTok, Discord, Telegram, YouTube, Reddit, WordPress, Pinterest) via the SocialClaw API. Use when the user wants to publish, schedule, or manage social media content programmatically. Requires SOCIALCLAW_API_KEY.

917 tokens
Competitive Landscape
by wshobson

Analyze competition, identify differentiation opportunities, and develop winning market positioning strategies using Porter's Five Forces, Blue Ocean Strategy, and positioning maps. Use this skill when evaluating competitors, assessing market positioning, identifying sustainable competitive advantages, or preparing competitive strategy analysis for a startup or investor pitch.

3k tokens
Market Sizing Analysis
by wshobson

Calculate TAM/SAM/SOM for market opportunities using top-down, bottom-up, and value theory methodologies. Use this skill when sizing markets, estimating addressable revenue, validating market opportunity for a new venture, or building investor-ready market analysis for a startup pitch or business plan.

619 tokens
Startup Financial Modeling
by wshobson

Build comprehensive 3-5 year financial models with revenue projections, cost structures, cash flow analysis, and scenario planning for early-stage startups. Use this skill when creating financial projections, calculating burn rate or runway, modeling fundraising scenarios, or preparing investor-ready financials for a seed or Series A raise.

1.9k tokens
Startup Metrics Framework
by wshobson

Track, calculate, and optimize key performance metrics for SaaS, marketplace, consumer, and B2B startups from seed through Series A, including unit economics, growth efficiency, and cash management. Use this skill when defining a metrics framework, calculating CAC/LTV/burn multiple, benchmarking business health, or preparing metrics dashboards for investors or board reporting.

2.5k tokens
Team Composition Analysis
by wshobson

Design optimal team structures, hiring plans, compensation strategies, and equity allocation for early-stage startups from pre-seed through Series A. Use this skill when planning headcount, determining which roles to hire next, setting compensation or equity ranges, designing org structure, or building a hiring budget aligned to funding milestones.

1.9k tokens
Go Concurrency Patterns
by wshobson

Master Go concurrency with goroutines, channels, sync primitives, and context. Use when building concurrent Go applications, implementing worker pools, or debugging race conditions.

692 tokens
Memory Safety Patterns
by wshobson

Implement memory-safe programming with RAII, ownership, smart pointers, and resource management across Rust, C++, and C. Use when writing safe systems code, managing resources, or preventing memory bugs.

647 tokens
Rust Async Patterns
by wshobson

Master Rust async programming with Tokio, async traits, error handling, and concurrent patterns. Use when building async Rust applications, implementing concurrent systems, or debugging async code.

669 tokens
Accessibility Compliance
by wshobson

Implement WCAG 2.2 compliant interfaces with mobile accessibility, inclusive design patterns, and assistive technology support. Use when auditing accessibility, implementing ARIA patterns, building for screen readers, or ensuring inclusive user experiences.

600 tokens
Design System Patterns
by wshobson

Build scalable design systems with design tokens, theming infrastructure, and component architecture patterns. Use when creating design tokens, implementing theme switching, building component libraries, or establishing design system foundations.

1k tokens
Interaction Design
by wshobson

Design and implement microinteractions, motion design, transitions, and user feedback patterns. Use when adding polish to UI interactions, implementing loading states, or creating delightful user experiences.

1.9k tokens
Mobile Android Design
by wshobson

Master Material Design 3 and Jetpack Compose patterns for building native Android apps. Use when designing Android interfaces, implementing Compose UI, or following Google's Material Design guidelines.

949 tokens
Mobile Ios Design
by wshobson

Master iOS Human Interface Guidelines and SwiftUI patterns for building native iOS apps. Use when designing iOS interfaces, implementing SwiftUI views, or ensuring apps follow Apple's design principles.

1.7k tokens
React Native Design
by wshobson

Master React Native styling, navigation, and Reanimated animations for cross-platform mobile development. Use when building React Native apps, implementing navigation patterns, or creating performant animations.

987 tokens
Responsive Design
by wshobson

Implement modern responsive layouts using container queries, fluid typography, CSS Grid, and mobile-first breakpoint strategies. Use when building adaptive interfaces, implementing fluid layouts, or creating component-level responsive behavior.

497 tokens
Visual Design Foundations
by wshobson

Apply typography, color theory, spacing systems, and iconography principles to create cohesive visual designs. Use when establishing design tokens, building style guides, or improving visual hierarchy and consistency.

1.8k tokens
Web Component Design
by wshobson

Master React, Vue, and Svelte component patterns including CSS-in-JS, composition strategies, and reusable component architecture. Use when building UI component libraries, designing component APIs, or implementing frontend design systems.

1.9k tokens
Langextract Usage
by google
vendor

How to use LangExtract to extract structured information from text. Use when writing code that calls lx.extract(), building extraction pipelines, defining examples, or troubleshooting alignment issues.

1.7k tokens scripts

Claude Skills — questions

Answers built from the skills we actually parsed.

What is a Claude Skill?
A folder with a SKILL.md file: instructions that teach an agent to do one thing well, optionally with scripts and reference files alongside. The format is open and called Agent Skills — Claude Code, Codex and other agents read the same files. It is not a program you run; it is knowledge the agent loads when the task calls for it.
How is a skill different from an MCP server?
A server gives the agent new abilities — it connects to something and exposes tools. A skill gives the agent knowledge: how to use what it already has. They combine, and often literally: 13 478 of the skills here declare which MCP servers they need to work.
Why are there fewer skills here than in other catalogues?
Because we deduplicate by content. Of 86 961 files found on GitHub, 68 678 are unique — the rest is the same skill copied into someone else's repository, word for word. Catalogues that count files rather than skills show every copy as a separate entry.
What does the token count mean?
A skill is loaded in stages. Its name and description stay in the model's context all the time; the body of SKILL.md is read when the skill is used; other files in the folder, such as references, scripts and fonts, are opened only when the skill asks for them. The number we show is SKILL.md, the part every use pays for. A big folder is not a big cost: one official skill ships 83 font files, and none of them ever enters the context.
How do I install a skill?
Copy the skill folder into ~/.claude/skills for personal use, or into .claude/skills inside a project. The agent picks it up by the name in the SKILL.md header — which is worth checking: 8 467 skills here share a name with another skill, and two of them cannot sit side by side.