example-skills — Claude Code plugin: what it does, how to install
A collection of Claude skill examples for web testing, MCP work, design and documents. Use it to inspect skill structure or start a custom skill from a template.
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/skills
/plugin install example-skills@anthropic-agent-skillsWhat example-skills does
This plugin adds example skills from the anthropics/skills repository. The set covers skill creation, MCP server generation, visual design, algorithmic art, internal communications, web app testing, artifacts, Slack GIFs and theme styling.
Each skill lives in its own folder and includes SKILL.md. That file holds YAML frontmatter, instructions, examples and guidelines for the agent. The repository also includes template-skill as a starting point for a custom skill.
In Claude Code, install the plugin through the marketplace and invoke a skill in a normal request to the agent. The examples are available on paid Claude.ai plans. Install this if you are building skills or need reference patterns; test them in your own environment before using them for critical work.
What it helps with
- create a skill from
template-skill - inspect the structure of
SKILL.md - draft instructions for an MCP server
- set up a web application testing workflow
- review examples for document and design tasks
Example prompts for the agent
- Create a new skill based on `template-skill`.
- Show me how to structure `SKILL.md` for my skill.
- Help me create a skill for testing a web application.
How to install example-skills
Plugin marketplace
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/skills/plugin install example-skills@anthropic-agent-skillsSimilar
Questions about example-skills
How do I install example-skills in Claude Code?
First add the marketplace with /plugin marketplace add anthropics/skills, then install the plugin with /plugin install example-skills@anthropic-agent-skills.
What does example-skills do?
It installs example skills for Claude. They demonstrate patterns for design, development, web testing, communications and MCP server creation.
How is a skill in example-skills structured?
A skill has its own folder with a SKILL.md file. The file contains YAML frontmatter plus instructions that Claude follows.
