command-development
Explains writing slash commands: frontmatter, arguments and file references.
- Kind
- Skill
- Works with
- Claude Code
- Source
- anthropics/claude-plugins-official @ 58267944f921
- Path
- plugins/plugin-dev/skills/command-development/SKILL.md
- Jobs
- Documentation
Credit
- Made by
- anthropics
- Original
- github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/blob/58267944f9…
- License
- Apache-2.0
Listed by Skill Manifest; not made by us.
InstallInstall it from a plugin marketplace.
/plugin install plugin-dev@claude-plugins-official
Install factsScanned 2 Nov 2026
- Adds
- .claude/skills/command-development/ (the skill folder)
- 2 file(s) the skill refers to
- Runs scripts
- None found
- Uses the network
- None found
- Needs secrets
- None found
- Source revision
- 58267944f921
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Last activity
- 1 Nov 2026
- Review
- Reviewed
Found by a static scan of the stored text; nothing is run. “None found” is not a guarantee, so read what you install before you run it.
- Only the main file is read; other files in the folder are not scanned
# Command Development for Claude Code > **Note:** The `.claude/commands/` directory is a legacy format. For new skills, use the `.claude/skills/<name>/SKILL.md` directory format. Both are loaded identically — the only difference is file layout. See the `skill-development` skill for the preferred format. ## Overview Slash commands are frequently-used prompts defined as Markdown files that Claude executes during interactive sessions. Understanding command structure, frontmatter options, and dynamic features enables creating powerful, reusable workflows. **Key concepts:** - Markdown file format for commands - YAML frontmatter for configuration - Dynamic arguments and file references - Bash execution for context - Command organization and namespacing ## Command Basics ### What is a Slash Command? A slash command is a Markdown file containing a prompt that Claude executes when invoked. Commands provide: - **Reusability**: Define once, use repeatedly - **Consistency**: Standardize common workflows - **Sharing**: Distribute across team or projects - **Efficiency**: Quick access to complex prompts ### Critical: Commands are Instructions FOR Claude …