Claude Skills explained: How to create reusable AI workflows

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How I AI

Claire Vo

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How I AI, hosted by Claire Vo, is for anyone wondering how to actually use these magical new tools to improve the quality and efficiency of their work. In each episode, guests will share a specific, practical, and impactful way they’ve learned to use AI in their work or life. Expect 30-minute episodes, live screen sharing, and tips/tricks/workflows you can copy immediately. If you want to demystify AI and learn the skills you need to thrive in this new world, this podcast is for you.

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Claude Skills explained: How to create reusable AI workflows

How I AI

27 minutes 23 seconds

2 months ago

Claude Skills explained: How to create reusable AI workflows

Today I dive into Anthropic’s latest feature that lets anyone create reusable workflows for Claude—no coding required. I break down exactly what Claude Skills are, how to build them from scratch, and how to use them inside Claude Code and Cursor to automate recurring AI tasks like generating PRDs, writing changelog summaries, and turning demo notes into follow-up emails.

What you’ll learn:

What Claude Skills are and how they differ from Claude Projects and custom GPTs
How to structure a Skill (metadata, instructions, and linked files)
Why defining workflows in natural language beats rigid automation tools
How to create Claude Skills using Claude Code and Cursor
How to validate your skills with Python scripts and folder references
How to upload and use Claude Skills inside Claude’s web or desktop app
Practical examples: turning changelogs into newsletters, demo notes into emails, and more

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In this episode, we cover:

(00:00) Introduction