claude-code-guide

Q: How do I install claude-code-guide?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill claude-code-guide 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/claude-code-guide/ (personal) or .claude/skills/claude-code-guide/ (project).

by sickn33AI & Agents

To provide a comprehensive reference for configuring and using Claude Code (the agentic coding tool) to its full potential. This skill synthesizes best practices, configuration templates, and advanced usage patterns.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill claude-code-guide

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 claude-code-guide 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.

Claude Code Guide

Purpose

Configuration (`CLAUDE.md`)

Read existing project instructions first. Add or update a project CLAUDE.md only within the requested scope, preserving repository conventions and existing instructions. The template below illustrates a React/TypeScript npm project; replace its commands and stack rules with verified project facts.

Template (General)

# Project Guidelines

## Commands

- Run app: `npm run dev`
- Test: `npm test`
- Build: `npm run build`

## Code Style

- Use TypeScript for all new code.
- Functional components with Hooks for React.
- Tailwind CSS for styling.
- Early returns for error handling.

## Workflow

- Read `README.md` first to understand project context.
- Before editing, read the file content.
- After editing, run tests to verify.

Advanced Features

Thinking Keywords

State the desired investigation and verification criteria explicitly. These phrases describe tasks; they are not guaranteed switches for model reasoning effort:

"Think step-by-step"
"Analyze the root cause"
"Plan before executing"
"Verify your assumptions"

Debugging

If the agent is stuck or behaving unexpectedly:

Clear Context: Save the task state and relevant evidence before starting a new session. A prompt to forget instructions does not erase loaded project rules.
Explicit Instructions: Be extremely specific about paths, filenames, and desired outcomes.
Logs: Ask the agent to "check the logs" or "run the command with verbose output".

Best Practices

Small Contexts: Don't dump the entire codebase into the context. Use rg or rg --files to locate relevant files first.
Iterative Development: Ask for small changes, verify, then proceed.
Feedback Loop: If the agent makes a mistake, correct it immediately and ask it to "add a lesson" to its memory (if supported) or CLAUDE.md.

Verification

Inspect the resulting diff and confirm the intended instructions actually load in the installed host. Project instructions guide behavior; they do not enforce a security boundary. Keep secrets out of tracked instructions. Check current features against official memory documentation.

Reference

Based on Claude Code Guide by zebbern.

When to Use

Use when configuring project instructions, diagnosing conflicting Claude Code guidance, or defining verified build/test workflows.

Limitations

Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.

FAQ

What does the claude-code-guide skill do?

How do I install claude-code-guide?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill claude-code-guide 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/claude-code-guide/ (personal) or .claude/skills/claude-code-guide/ (project).

Which AI agents can use claude-code-guide?

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 claude-code-guide 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 claude-code-guide?

It is published by sickn33 in sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills. It has 502 recorded installs.