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Central authority for Claude Code slash commands. Covers built-in commands, custom slash commands (project and personal), plugin commands, MCP slash commands, Skill tool (unified for commands and skills), frontmatter configuration, arguments ($ARGUMENTS, $1, $2), bash execution, file references, namespacing, and skills vs slash commands comparison. Assists with creating custom commands, configuring command behavior, understanding command types, and troubleshooting command issues. Delegates 100% to docs-management skill for official documentation.

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melodic-software

melodic-software/claude-code-plugins

Plugin

claude-ecosystem

Repository
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melodic-software/claude-code-plugins
13stars

plugins/claude-ecosystem/skills/command-development/SKILL.md

Last Verified

January 21, 2026

Install Skill

Select agents to install to:

Scope:
npx add-skill https://github.com/melodic-software/claude-code-plugins/blob/main/plugins/claude-ecosystem/skills/command-development/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill command-development

Installation paths:

Claude
.claude/skills/command-development/
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Instructions

# Slash Commands Meta Skill

> ## 🚨 MANDATORY: Invoke docs-management First
>
> **STOP - Before providing ANY response about slash commands:**
>
> 1. **INVOKE** `docs-management` skill
> 2. **QUERY** for the user's specific topic
> 3. **BASE** all responses EXCLUSIVELY on official documentation loaded
>
> **Skipping this step results in outdated or incorrect information.**
>
> ### Verification Checkpoint
>
> Before responding, verify:
>
> - [ ] Did I invoke docs-management skill?
> - [ ] Did official documentation load?
> - [ ] Is my response based EXCLUSIVELY on official docs?
>
> If ANY checkbox is unchecked, STOP and invoke docs-management first.

## Overview

Central authority for Claude Code slash commands. This skill uses **100% delegation to docs-management** - it contains NO duplicated official documentation.

**Architecture:** Pure delegation with keyword registry. All official documentation is accessed via docs-management skill queries.

## When to Use This Skill

**Keywords:** slash commands, custom commands, built-in commands, project commands, personal commands, plugin commands, MCP commands, Skill tool, command frontmatter, allowed-tools, argument-hint, $ARGUMENTS, bash execution, file references, namespacing, skills vs commands

**Use this skill when:**

- Creating custom slash commands
- Understanding built-in commands (/init, /compact, /memory, etc.)
- Configuring command frontmatter (allowed-tools, description, model)
- Using arguments in commands ($ARGUMENTS, $1, $2)
- Executing bash commands in slash commands
- Referencing files in commands (@file syntax)
- Understanding namespacing and organization
- Working with plugin commands
- Using MCP prompts as slash commands
- Configuring Skill tool permissions for commands
- Deciding between skills vs slash commands
- Troubleshooting command issues

## Keyword Registry for docs-management Queries

Use these keywords when querying docs-management skill for official documentation:

### Core Concepts

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