Getting Started with SkillStore

This guide walks you through installing SkillStore, browsing available skills, and using them in Claude Code.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

Node.js 18+ installed (download)
Claude Code installed and configured (docs)
A terminal with internet access

Step 1: Install the CLI

Install the SkillStore CLI globally:

bash

npm install -g skillstore-cli

Verify the installation:

bash

skillstore --version

Step 2: Browse Available Packages

List all packages available in the registry:

bash

skillstore list

This shows all 14 packages across 6 categories (Developer Tools, Development Lifecycle, Business & Strategy, Marketing & Content, Finance), with skill counts and pricing.

Step 3: Search for Specific Skills

Find skills by keyword:

bash

skillstore search "go patterns"

bash

skillstore search "security audit"

bash

skillstore search "sprint planning"

Search matches against skill names, descriptions, and package metadata.

Step 4: Install Your First Package

SkillStore supports two installation modes:

Plugin Mode (recommended for quick start)

Installs skills and commands, ready to use immediately:

bash

skillstore install systems-languages-suite --as-plugin

This installs the skills/ and commands/ directories into your project's .claude/ folder.

Template Mode (for team customization)

Installs the full package including agents and workflows, so you can customize behavior for your team:

bash

skillstore install systems-languages-suite --as-template

This installs agents/, skills/, commands/, and workflows/ directories, all editable.

Try Free Skills First

Every package has 1 free skill you can try without a license:

bash

skillstore install systems-languages-suite --free-only

Install a Bundle

To install all 14 packages at once with the All-Access Pass:

bash

skillstore install-bundle all-access

This gives you all 92 paid skills covering development, marketing, business, finance, security, design, and 10 programming languages.

Step 5: Activate Your License

After purchasing, activate your license key:

bash

skillstore activate <license-key>

Each package includes one free skill you can try before purchasing. Paid skills require a valid license.

Step 6: Check Status

View installed packages, active licenses, and available updates:

bash

skillstore status

Using Skills in Claude Code

Once installed, skills auto-activate based on context triggers defined in each SKILL.md file. You do not need to manually load them.

Slash Commands

Each package registers slash commands for quick access:

Command	Package	What it does
`/languages`	systems-languages-suite	Language-specific development guidance (Go, Rust, Python, etc.)
`/design`	design-suite	UI/UX review, accessibility audits, design systems
`/security`	security-suite	Threat modeling, security audits, incident response
`/presale`	devflow-presale	Analyze RFPs, write proposals, estimate effort
`/bootstrap`	devflow-bootstrap	Sprint 0 setup: scaffold, CI/CD, environments
`/agile`	devflow-agile	Manage sprints, ceremonies, and team coordination
`/docs`	devflow-docs	Parse, analyze, and generate documents
`/postproject`	devflow-postproject	Handover, retrospectives, maintenance planning
`/startup`	startup-suite	MVP planning, pitch decks, fundraising
`/sales`	sales-suite	Lead research, proposals, negotiation
`/executive`	executive-suite	C-level advisory, board reports, OKR planning
`/marketing`	marketing-suite	SEO, content strategy, email campaigns, analytics
`/content`	content-suite	Copywriting, technical writing, blogging, editing
`/finance`	finance-suite	Financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting

Sub-commands

Many packages support sub-commands for specific tasks:

/languages:go [task]             Go development with idiomatic patterns
/languages:python [task]         Python development with pytest, Django/FastAPI
/languages:rust [task]           Rust development with ownership patterns
/agile:sprint [action]           Sprint planning, execution, or closure
/agile:standup [team]            Generate standup report format
/presale:analyze [rfp-doc]       Analyze a specific RFP document
/presale:estimate [scope]        Estimate effort for given scope
/bootstrap:scaffold [tech-stack] Create project structure
/marketing/seo [task]            SEO audit and optimization
/marketing/content [task]        Content strategy and calendars

Framework Skills

SkillStore also includes 8 free framework skills that auto-activate based on your project context (e.g., react-frontend activates in React projects). These require no setup. See Framework Skills for details.

Next Steps

Skill Catalog — Browse all 100 skills with descriptions and pricing
CLI Reference — Full documentation of all CLI commands and options
Configuration — Customize skill behavior, team settings, and workflows

NextInstallation Modes: Plugin vs Template