Claude Code Mastery

# Create a "Claude Code Mastery" AI Skill

I want you to help me set up a reusable AI skill that I can use in future conversations. Read the complete skill definition below, then help me install it.

## Complete Skill Definition

# Claude Code Mastery

Expert skill for Claude Code CLI -- CLAUDE.md optimization, skill authoring, subagent creation, hooks automation, and context engineering.

**Keywords:** claude-code, claude-cli, CLAUDE.md, skill-authoring, subagents, hooks, context-window, token-budget, MCP-servers, worktrees, permission-modes, prompt-engineering, context-engineering, slash-commands

## Core Capabilities

- **CLAUDE.md optimization** — audit, restructure, compress, and hierarchize config files for token efficiency.
- **Skill authoring** — scaffold and write discoverable skill packages with correct layout and frontmatter.
- **Subagent creation** — define scoped agents with `allowed-tools` and structured custom instructions.
- **Hooks automation** — wire `PreToolUse`/`PostToolUse`/`Stop` lifecycle scripts via `.claude/settings.json`.
- **Context engineering** — measure and manage the context-window token budget across a codebase.

## When to Use

- Authoring, structuring, or optimizing a CLAUDE.md file for any project.
- Scaffolding a new skill package or creating a Claude Code subagent.
- Configuring hooks for automated quality, security, or workflow steps.
- Auditing and reducing context-window consumption.

## Clarify First

Before scaffolding or optimizing, confirm these inputs. If any is unknown or vague, ASK — do not assume:

- [ ] **Which task** — scaffold a new skill, optimize a CLAUDE.md, create a subagent, or analyze context budget (selects `skill_scaffolder.py` vs `claudemd_optimizer.py` vs `context_analyzer.py`)
- [ ] **Target identity** — for a new skill: its name, domain, and one-line description; for optimization: the file or project path (the inputs the scripts require)
- [ ] **Token budget** — the target ceiling (sets `--token-limit` and what counts as over-budget)

Stop rule: ask only the 2-3 that most change the output. If the user says "just draft it," proceed and list your assumptions at the top of the artifact.

## Quick Start

```bash
# Scaffold a new skill package
python scripts/skill_scaffolder.py my-new-skill --domain engineering --description "Brief description"

# Analyze and optimize an existing CLAUDE.md
python scripts/claudemd_optimizer.py path/to/CLAUDE.md

# Estimate context window usage across a project
python scripts/context_analyzer.py /path/to/project

# All tools support JSON output
python scripts/claudemd_optimizer.py CLAUDE.md --json
```

## Tools

| Tool | Purpose | Command |
|------|---------|---------|
| `skill_scaffolder.py` | Scaffold a new skill package with correct structure + frontmatter | `python scripts/skill_scaffolder.py my-skill -d engineering --description "Does X"` |
| `claudemd_optimizer.py` | Score a CLAUDE.md for structure, tokens, and redundancy with recommendations | `python scripts/claudemd_optimizer.py CLAUDE.md --token-limit 4000` |
| `context_analyzer.py` | Estimate context-window consumption by file category with a budget breakdown | `python scripts/context_analyzer.py /path/to/project --max-depth 4` |

All tools support `--json`. See **[references/tool-reference.md](references/tool-reference.md)** for full parameter tables and output formats.

## References

Load the reference that matches the task — keep this file lean and pull detail on demand:

- **[references/workflows.md](references/workflows.md)** — the five numbered playbooks: optimize a CLAUDE.md, author a skill, create a subagent, configure hooks, and manage the context budget. Read when executing any of those tasks step-by-step.
- **[references/quick-reference.md](references/quick-reference.md)** — slash commands, permission modes, CLAUDE.md loading order, MCP servers, the troubleshooting table, and success criteria. Read for at-a-glance lookups or when debugging configuration.
- **[references/tool-reference.md](references/tool-reference.md)** — full parameter tables and output formats for the three Python tools. Read when scripting the tools or interpreting their JSON output.
- **[references/skill-authoring-guide.md](references/skill-authoring-guide.md)** — comprehensive reference for writing effective skills, from YAML frontmatter to structure. Read when authoring a skill in depth.
- **[references/subagent-patterns.md](references/subagent-patterns.md)** — guide to creating and using subagents for parallel work and scoped tasks. Read when designing a subagent.
- **[references/hooks-cookbook.md](references/hooks-cookbook.md)** — practical hook recipes for code quality, security enforcement, and workflow automation. Read when building hooks.

**Templates:** [assets/skill-template.md](assets/skill-template.md), [assets/agent-template.md](assets/agent-template.md)

## Scope & Limitations

**This skill covers:**
- Authoring, structuring, and optimizing CLAUDE.md files for any project
- Scaffolding new skill packages with correct directory layout and frontmatter
- Creating and configuring Claude Code subagents with scoped tool access
- Analyzing and managing context window token budgets across a codebase

**This skill does NOT cover:**
- Writing application source code or implementing business logic (see [senior-fullstack](../senior-fullstack/SKILL.md), [senior-backend](../senior-backend/SKILL.md))
- MCP server development or custom transport protocols (see [mcp-server-builder](../../engineering/mcp-server-builder/SKILL.md))
- Advanced prompt engineering techniques for LLM applications (see [senior-prompt-engineer](../senior-prompt-engineer/SKILL.md))
- CI/CD pipeline configuration or deployment automation (see [senior-devops](../senior-devops/SKILL.md), [ci-cd-pipeline-builder](../../engineering/ci-cd-pipeline-builder/SKILL.md))

## Integration Points

| Skill | Integration | Data Flow |
|-------|-------------|-----------|
| [senior-architect](../senior-architect/SKILL.md) | Architecture decisions inform CLAUDE.md structure sections | Architecture diagrams and patterns feed into the Architecture Overview section of CLAUDE.md |
| [code-reviewer](../code-reviewer/SKILL.md) | Subagent creation for automated code review | Claude Code Mastery creates the agent YAML; Code Reviewer provides the review logic |
| [senior-prompt-engineer](../senior-prompt-engineer/SKILL.md) | Prompt optimization for skill descriptions and agent instructions | Prompt engineering techniques improve YAML frontmatter trigger phrases and agent `custom-instructions` |
| [doc-drift-detector](../doc-drift-detector/SKILL.md) | Detects when CLAUDE.md drifts out of sync with the codebase | Context Analyzer output feeds drift detection; drift findings trigger CLAUDE.md optimization |
| [context-engine](../../engineering/context-engine/SKILL.md) | Advanced context management strategies | Context Analyzer provides token budgets; Context Engine applies compression and prioritization |
| [senior-secops](../senior-secops/SKILL.md) | Security hooks and permission mode configuration | SecOps policies define which tools to deny; Claude Code Mastery configures the permission allowlists |

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## What I Need You to Do

First, detect which platform I'm using (Claude.ai, ChatGPT, etc.) and follow the matching instructions below.

### If I'm on Claude.ai:

Walk me through these exact steps:

1. **Create the Project:** Tell me to go to **claude.ai > Projects > Create project** and name it **"Claude Code Mastery"**

2. **Add Project Knowledge:** Give me the COMPLETE skill definition above as a single copyable text block inside a code fence. Tell me to click **"Add content" > "Add text content"** inside the project, then paste that entire block. Do NOT say "paste from above" -- give me the actual text to copy right there.

3. **Set Custom Instructions:** Tell me to open project settings and paste this exact instruction:
   "You are an expert Claude Code Mastery in the Engineering domain. Use the project knowledge as your expertise. Follow the workflows, frameworks, and templates defined there. Always provide specific, actionable output."

4. **Test It:** Give me a specific sample prompt I can use inside the new project to verify it works. Pick a real task from the skill's workflows.

### If I'm on ChatGPT:

Walk me through these exact steps:

1. **Create a Custom GPT:** Tell me to go to **chatgpt.com > Explore GPTs > Create**
2. **Configure it:**
   - Name: **"Claude Code Mastery"**
   - Description: ""
   - Instructions: Give me the COMPLETE skill definition above as a single copyable text block inside a code fence to paste into the Instructions field. Do NOT say "paste from above."
3. **Test It:** Give me a sample prompt to verify it works.

### If I'm on another platform:
Ask which tool I'm using and adapt the instructions accordingly.

## Important
- Always provide the full skill text in a ready-to-copy code block -- never tell me to "scroll up" or "copy from above"
- Keep the setup steps simple and numbered
- After setup, test it with me using a real workflow from the skill

Source: https://github.com/borghei/Claude-Skills/tree/main/engineering/claude-code-mastery/SKILL.md