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Anthropic Claude API skill

A Claude API implementation skill for SDK apps, model migration, prompt caching, streaming, tools, and production debugging.

Repository
anthropics/skills
Skill path
skills/claude-api/SKILL.md
Systems
Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenCode, Zed
Install
npx add-skill anthropics/skills
GitHub stars
147,244
Updated
2026-05-29
Source
README · SKILL.md

What it is

The official claude-api skill is for building, debugging, and optimizing apps that use the Claude API or Anthropic SDKs. The source guidance covers production API work such as model versions, prompt caching, streaming, and tool use.

Why it is useful

Claude API integration has fast-changing details. A dedicated skill gives agents a checklist for current API behavior and reduces the chance of relying on stale assumptions.

Best uses

  • Add Claude API support to an app.
  • Debug SDK errors, streaming behavior, or tool calls.
  • Migrate between model versions or optimize prompt caching.

Notes

Keep the official Anthropic docs open for exact parameter behavior. The skill is a workflow guide, not a replacement for live API documentation.