Anthropic Example Skills
Anthropic’s collection of example skills: skill-creator, MCP builder, frontend design, web app testing and more.
Install
# Claude Code
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/skills
/plugin install example-skills@anthropic-agent-skills
Commands change between releases — if something fails, check the official README.
About Anthropic Example Skills
The example-skills plugin installs Anthropic's reference skills in one go — including skill-creator, mcp-builder, frontend-design, webapp-testing, canvas and algorithmic art, brand guidelines, internal comms and theme styling.
They are useful both as working skills and as models for writing your own.
FAQ
What is Anthropic Example Skills?
Anthropic’s collection of example skills: skill-creator, MCP builder, frontend design, web app testing and more.
How do I install Anthropic Example Skills?
Run: /plugin marketplace add anthropics/skills. Full steps are in the Install section on this page.
Which agents does Anthropic Example Skills work with?
Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, VS Code & Copilot.
Is Anthropic Example Skills free?
Yes. It is open source (Apache-2.0 (most skills)).
Alternatives to Anthropic Example Skills?
Agent Skills Specification, Model Context Protocol, skill-creator, Skills CLI (skills.sh), Awesome Claude Skills.