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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plugins/claude-ecosystem/skills/command-development/SKILL.md
January 21, 2026
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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-developmentInstallation paths:
.claude/skills/command-development/# 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 **Skipping this step results in outdated or incorrect information.** 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 | T