In short: Anthropic’s own public collection of example skills for Claude. The most trustworthy starting point if you want to learn how skills are built.
- Official (Anthropic)
- Free · no sign-up
- GitHub
- Not tested by us
Before you use it
Checked 2026-09-29 · based on official info · not tested by us
Run byAnthropic
CostFree
LicenseMostly Apache 2.0
Browse and download example skill folders (each with a SKILL.md) for design, documents, development and business workflows.
Data sheet
Based on the official sources linked below
| What it does | Browse and download example skill folders (each with a SKILL.md) for design, documents, development and business workflows. |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free. Most are Apache 2.0 open source; the docx, pdf, pptx and xlsx skills are source-available, not open source. |
| Sign-up | Not needed to browse or download. |
| Run by | Anthropic (GitHub organization “anthropics”) |
| Watch out | The repository says the skills are for demonstration and education and asks you to test them before relying on them. |
When to use it
When you are new to Claude skills or want reference examples before writing your own.
Before you use it
These are examples; behavior inside Claude itself may differ.
How to use it
- Open github.com/anthropics/skills.
- Open a skill in the skills folder.
- Read its SKILL.md and test it in your own setup first.
Before using any AI skill or MCP server
- Skills and MCP servers can run commands on your computer or access accounts you connect (email, documents and more).
- Before installing, read the SKILL.md and any scripts, and check who made it (is it the official company?) and when it was last updated.
- Use only verified official skills with work accounts or customer data, and disconnect anything you no longer use.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Based on official sources; not tested by us. Terms may change, so check the official site before use. · Official site