create-command

Dependencies

This skill requires Python 3.8+ and standard library only. No external packages needed.

To install this skill's dependencies:

pip-compile ./requirements.in
pip install -r ./requirements.txt

See ../../requirements.txt for the dependency lockfile (currently empty — standard library only).

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Slash Command Designer

Slash commands are reusable Markdown prompts that Claude executes when invoked with /command-name. They provide consistency, efficiency, and shareability for common workflows. Commands can be simple prompts or powerful multi-step workflows using dynamic arguments, file references, bash execution, and integration with agents and skills.

Reference files for deep dives:

• references/frontmatter-reference.md -- full list of all frontmatter fields
• references/interactive-commands.md -- AskUserQuestion, conditional logic
• references/advanced-workflows.md -- multi-step, multi-component patterns
• references/plugin-features-reference.md -- ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}, bash execution syntax
• references/examples/simple-commands.md -- copy-ready simple command templates
• references/examples/plugin-commands.md -- copy-ready plugin command templates

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The Most Important Rule

Commands are instructions FOR Claude, not messages TO the user.

When /command-name is invoked, the command body becomes Claude's instructions. Write what Claude should DO, not what the user will see.

# CORRECT -- tells Claude what to do:
Review this code for security vulnerabilities:
- SQL injection
- XSS attacks
- Authentication bypass
Provide specific line numbers and severity ratings.

# WRONG -- addresses the user, not Claude:
This command will review your code for security issues.
You will receive a report with vulnerability details.

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Step 1: Understand the Use Case

Extract from context first. Ask only what is unclear.

Core questions:

1. What workflow should this automate? One command, one purpose.