Command Development

The repo has 27.7K stars but there's no SKILL.md here, so you're working blind on what this actually does. Based on the name, it likely helps generate boilerplate for CLI commands or command patterns in your codebase. Could be useful if you're building a tool with multiple subcommands and want consistent structure, but without documentation you'll need to dig into the code yourself to figure out what templates it provides. The star count suggests the parent repo is solid, but this specific skill needs better docs before you can evaluate if it fits your workflow. Try it if you're already comfortable reading through template repos to understand what you're getting.

GitHub stars: 30.2K
last updated: Aug 21, 2026

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Install

$ npx -y skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill 'Command Development' --agent claude-code

Installs into .claude/skills of the current project.

Files

Command Development for Claude Code

Overview

Slash commands are frequently-used prompts defined as Markdown files that Claude executes during interactive sessions. Understanding command structure, frontmatter options, and dynamic features enables creating powerful, reusable workflows.

Key concepts:

Markdown file format for commands
YAML frontmatter for configuration
Dynamic arguments and file references
Bash execution for context
Command organization and namespacing

Command Basics

What is a Slash Command?

A slash command is a Markdown file containing a prompt that Claude executes when invoked. Commands provide:

Reusability: Define once, use repeatedly
Consistency: Standardize common workflows
Sharing: Distribute across team or projects
Efficiency: Quick access to complex prompts

Critical: Commands are Instructions FOR Claude

Commands are written for agent consumption, not human consumption.

When a user invokes /command-name, the command content becomes Claude's instructions. Write commands as directives TO Claude about what to do, not as messages TO the user.

SKILL.md on GitHub