How to Install Claude Skills
Step-by-step setup and config generation.
Prerequisites
Before installing skills, ensure you have Claude Desktop installed and running. You'll also need API keys or tokens for the services you want to connect to, such as GitHub personal access tokens or API keys for search services.
Find Your Skills
Browse the Skills directory to find capabilities you need. Each skill page shows installation requirements, environment variables needed, and provides a ready-to-use configuration template.
Generate Configuration
Use the Config Generator on each skill page. Fill in your API keys or required values, then click 'Copy Config' to get the complete JSON configuration. This ensures proper formatting and includes all required fields.
Add to Claude Config
Open your Claude Desktop config file (use the 'Open Config Folder' button in Claude Desktop settings). Add the copied configuration to the MCP servers array. Save the file and restart Claude Desktop.
Verify Installation
After restarting, start a new chat in Claude Desktop. The skill should appear in the available tools list. Test it with a simple request to confirm it's working properly.