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Install Claude Code Guide
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill claude-code-guideThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
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Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads claude-code-guide when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the claude-code-guide skill”. In Codex, type $claude-code-guide.
The skill itself
SKILL.md
Claude Code Guide
Purpose
To provide a comprehensive reference for configuring and using Claude Code (the agentic coding tool) to its full potential. This skill synthesizes best practices, configuration templates, and advanced usage patterns.
Configuration (CLAUDE.md)
When starting a new project, create a CLAUDE.md file in the root directory to guide the agent.
Template (General)
# Project Guidelines
## Commands
- Run app: `npm run dev`
- Test: `npm test`
- Build: `npm run build`
## Code Style
- Use TypeScript for all new code.
- Functional components with Hooks for React.
- Tailwind CSS for styling.
- Early returns for error handling.
## Workflow
- Read `README.md` first to understand project context.
- Before editing, read the file content.
- After editing, run tests to verify.
Advanced Features
Thinking Keywords
Use these keywords in your prompts to trigger deeper reasoning from the agent:
- "Think step-by-step"
- "Analyze the root cause"
- "Plan before executing"
- "Verify your assumptions"
Debugging
If the agent is stuck or behaving unexpectedly:
- Clear Context: Start a new session or ask the agent to "forget previous instructions" if confused.
- Explicit Instructions: Be extremely specific about paths, filenames, and desired outcomes.
- Logs: Ask the agent to "check the logs" or "run the command with verbose output".
Best Practices
- Small Contexts: Don't dump the entire codebase into the context. Use
greporfindto locate relevant files first. - Iterative Development: Ask for small changes, verify, then proceed.
- Feedback Loop: If the agent makes a mistake, correct it immediately and ask it to "add a lesson" to its memory (if supported) or
CLAUDE.md.
Reference
Based on Claude Code Guide by zebbern.
Tips for Claude Code Guide
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • It is part of a pack with 40 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Claude Code Guide
What does the Claude Code Guide skill do?
Master guide for using Claude Code effectively. Includes configuration templates, prompting strategies "Thinking" keywords, debugging techniques, and best practices for interacting with the agent.
How do I install Claude Code Guide?
Run "npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill claude-code-guide" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Claude Code Guide work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Claude Code Guide uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Claude Code Guide free?
Claude Code Guide is open source on GitHub under the MIT license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Claude Code Guide?
Claude Code Guide is published by davila7 in the davila7/claude-code-templates repository, together with 39 other skills.
