[FEATURE] Feature request: /skills command for discovering and invoking project skills
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
Add a built-in /skills command to list and invoke project-defined skills (from .claude/skills/), similar to how /help lists built-in commands.
Currently, there's no way to discover available skills from the CLI. Users must:
- Read CLAUDE.md or documentation
- Browse .claude/skills/ directory manually
- Know skill names beforehand
This hurts discoverability, especially for repos with many custom skills.
Proposed Solution
Add a built-in /skills command to list and invoke project-defined skills (from .claude/skills/), similar to how /help lists built-in commands.
/skills # List all available skills
/skills:load-biz-context # Invoke specific skill
/skills:load-biz-context domain cost # With parameters
Or alternatively:
/skill list # List skills
/skill run <name> [args] # Run a skill
Benefits
- Consistent UX with other / commands
- Autocomplete support for skill names
- Better discoverability for project-specific skills
- Helps new team members onboard faster
Alternative Solutions
_No response_
Priority
High - Significant impact on productivity
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
/skills # List all available skills
/skills:load-biz-context # Invoke specific skill
/skills:load-biz-context domain cost # With parameters
Or alternatively:
/skill list # List skills
/skill run <name> [args] # Run a skill
Additional Context
In Windsurf, there's workflow can quickly load customized "workflow+rules" (repo level)
In Cursor, there's command can quickly load customized "command" (repo level)
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