Methods for Reliably Activating Claude Code Skills
Analysis
Key Takeaways
- •Directly writing skills in CLAUDE.md is the most reliable method for activating Claude Code skills.
- •The article highlights a practical issue with the 'Skills' mechanism and its activation.
- •The conclusion is based on experimentation and real-world team experiences.
“The author states, "In conclusion, write it in CLAUDE.md. 100%. Seriously. After trying various methods, the most reliable approach is to write directly in CLAUDE.md." They also mention the team's initial excitement and subsequent failure to activate a TDD workflow skill.”