Overview

• Anthropic’s new Skills are modular folders of instructions, scripts, and resources that Claude loads to execute defined tasks such as Excel formatting or brand compliance.
• The framework runs across Claude.ai, Claude Code, the API, and the Claude Agent SDK, with Claude selecting relevant skills for a given request.
• Access is available to Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise customers, and Anthropic cites Box, Rakuten, and Canva as early users.
• A video demonstration highlights a "skill-creator" in Claude 3.5 Sonnet that gathers requirements, generates Python code, validates the output, and packages a ready-to-use skill.
• Anthropic pitches Skills as practical tooling for enterprise workflows and developer velocity, aligning with an industry shift toward production-ready agents exemplified by OpenAI’s recent AgentKit.