claude-api
by anthropics1 month ago150.5kBuild, debug, and optimize Claude API / Anthropic SDK apps. Apps built with this skill should include prompt caching. Also handles migrating existing Claude API code between Claude model versions (4.5 → 4.6, 4.6 → 4.7, retired-model replacements).
Install
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Open your terminal
- Mac: Press ⌘ Space, type "Terminal", press Enter
- Windows: Press Win R, type "cmd", press Enter
Paste the command above and press Enter
Use the Copy command button, then paste in your terminal (Mac: ⌘V, Windows: Ctrl V).
Restart Claude Code
Close and reopen Claude Code, or start a new session, so it picks up the new skill.
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"To learn more, check out our docs: See our launch blog: And try our claude-api skill (bundled with Claude Code):"
"/4 Anthropic adds self-learning memory and multi-agent teamwork to Claude. Claude Managed Agents just got four big upgrades that let you build agents that..."
"To get started with any of these features, try our /claude-api skill in Claude Code or the OSS repo:"
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