Version control Claude Code configuration including: - Global instructions (CLAUDE.md) - User settings (settings.json) - Custom agents (architect, designer, engineer, etc.) - Custom skills (create-skill templates and workflows) Excludes session data, secrets, cache, and temporary files per .gitignore. Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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Update Existing Skill Workflow
Trigger
User says: "update skill", "improve skill", "modify skill"
Purpose
Update an existing skill with new capabilities or improved structure.
Workflow
1. Review Current Skill
- Read SKILL.md
- Check existing workflows
- Identify what needs updating
2. Determine Update Type
Content Update:
- Add new information
- Update examples
- Refine instructions
Structure Update:
- Add workflows/ if simple → complex
- Reorganize sections
- Improve routing logic
Capability Update:
- Add new tools/commands
- Integrate new APIs
- Add new workflows
3. Make Changes
- Update SKILL.md description/triggers
- Add/modify workflow files
- Update routing logic
4. Test Changes
- Verify triggers still work
- Test new workflows
- Check backward compatibility
5. Document Updates
- Note what changed
- Update examples if needed
- Test activation
Best Practices
- Maintain existing functionality
- Test trigger phrases
- Keep changes focused
- Document major changes
Reference
See main create-skill SKILL.md for detailed guidelines.