[BUG] "~/.claude/skills/ YAML files not loaded (v2.1.137 on WSL/Linux)"
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- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
I am using Claude Code (v2.1.137) in an Ubuntu Linux (WSL) environment. I created a custom skill file in the global skills directory (~/.claude/skills/daily-report.yaml, and I also tried .md format with frontmatter).
However, the custom skill is completely ignored. When I run the /skills command in the CLI, it returns:
"No skills found. Create skills in .claude/skills/ or ~/.claude/skills/"
According to my debug logs, Claude Code is watching the directory but fails to load anything:Loading skills from: user=/home/.../.claude/skillsLoaded 0 unique skills (user: 0)Watching for changes in skill/command directories: /home/.../.claude/skills...
The slash command (e.g., /daily-report) is also not recognized ("Unknown command").
What Should Happen?
Claude Code should successfully parse and load valid .yaml or .md custom skill files located in the ~/.claude/skills/ directory.
When running the /skills command, the custom skills should appear in the list, and I should be able to trigger them using their respective slash commands (e.g., /daily-report).
Error Messages/Logs
Loading skills from: user=/home/duansongtao/.claude/skills
Loaded 0 unique skills (user: 0)
Watching for changes in skill/command directories: /home/duansongtao/.claude/skills...
Steps to Reproduce
Environment: Ubuntu Linux (WSL)
- Create the global skills directory if it doesn't exist:
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills
- Create a simple, valid skill file named
test-skill.yamlin that directory with the following content:
name: test-skill
description: A simple test skill to verify loading
instructions: You are a test assistant.
### Claude Model
None
### Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
### Last Working Version
Not sure. This is my first time trying the skills feature on v2.1.137.
### Claude Code Version
2.1.137 (Claude Code)
### Platform
Anthropic API
### Operating System
Ubuntu/Debian Linux
### Terminal/Shell
WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)
### Additional Information
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