shared

Q: How do I install shared?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill shared in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/shared/ (personal) or .claude/skills/shared/ (project).

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Platform-agnostic skills including skill creation templates and best practices. Use when creating new skills or improving existing ones.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill shared

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads shared automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Shared Skills

Platform-agnostic skills that work across iOS, macOS, and other Apple platforms. This category provides foundational tools for extending Claude Code's capabilities.

When This Skill Activates

Use this skill when the user:

Wants to create a new Claude Code skill
Asks about skill structure or organization
Wants to improve or refactor existing skills
Needs help with skill modularization
Asks about skill best practices or templates

Available Modules

Read relevant module files based on the user's needs:

skill-creator/

Templates and guidance for creating well-structured Claude Code skills.

Skill structure and organization patterns
YAML front matter configuration
Modularization strategies
Templates for simple and complex skills
Best practices and common pitfalls

How to Use

Identify user's need from their question
Read relevant module files from subdirectories
Apply the guidance to their specific context
Provide examples from existing skills when helpful

Example Workflow

User wants to create a new skill:

Read skill-creator/SKILL.md for the full creation process
Determine skill complexity (simple vs modularized)
Guide through front matter, structure, and content
Reference existing skills as examples

FAQ

What does the shared skill do?

Platform-agnostic skills including skill creation templates and best practices. Use when creating new skills or improving existing ones.

How do I install shared?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill shared in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/shared/ (personal) or .claude/skills/shared/ (project).

Which AI agents can use shared?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is shared safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains shared?

It is published by rshankras in rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills. It has 457 recorded installs.