In this tutorial you will learn how to use Claude Code Skills to extend your AI coding agent with powerful new capabilities. Skills are markdown files with precise instructions that teach Claude Code how to perform tasks it can’t do natively, like generating images and optimizing UI design. You will learn the difference between skills, MCP servers and custom commands, how to find and install skills from marketplaces like <a href="http://skills.sh" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">skills.sh</a>, and how to create your own custom Claude Code skills using the skill creator. We also cover advanced topics like securely handling API keys with environment variables and combining skills for complete workflows like AI image generation, image optimization and frontend design.
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Claude Code Skills are markdown files containing instructions that extend Claude's AI coding capabilities beyond native functionality. Skills can be installed from marketplaces like skills.sh or created custom using a skill creator tool. The tutorial covers distinguishing skills from MCP servers and custom commands, securely managing API keys through environment variables, and chaining skills together for complete workflows including AI image generation, optimization, and frontend design.

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