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    Turn On Claude Skills in About 30 Seconds

    Enable Claude Skills, turn on code execution, and upload a custom skill that teaches Claude how to handle a repeatable job your way.

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    Claude Skills save a repeatable method for one kind of job, so you do not have to paste the same instructions into every new conversation.

    Open Claude’s Skills settings

    Open Customize, select Skills, and choose a built-in skill or upload your own.

    Enable code execution

    Turn on code execution and file creation so Claude can use the instructions and supporting files inside a skill.

    Choose a built-in skill or upload your own

    A custom skill is a folder centered on a SKILL.md file that tells Claude when and how to handle a specific job.

    Use Claude normally

    Ask for the job in plain language. Claude can recognize when an enabled skill fits and use it without requiring a special command.

    Frequently asked questions

    Do I have to call a Claude Skill by name?
    Usually, no. Claude can select an enabled skill automatically when your request matches its description.
    What file does a custom Claude Skill need?
    A custom skill folder needs a SKILL.md file with the skill’s purpose and instructions.

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