Claude Code Skillforge is a desktop application designed to help you create, improve, and review skill files. It works with Claude Code and Antigravity SKILL.md files. The tool keeps your skills up-to-date with best practices, lets you search a marketplace for skill ideas, and checks your work for errors automatically. It works on Windows and runs without needing technical skills.
This app focuses on making skill management simple and fast, with features like live syncing, skill upgrades, scanning, and self-validation. You control your files and get fast results in minutes.
- Create and upgrade Claude Code & Antigravity skill files in one place
- Sync your skills with the latest best practices automatically
- Search skill marketplace for inspiration or ready-made skills
- Scan skills for errors and suggest improvements
- Validate skill files to ensure they work correctly
- Easy interface designed for users without coding experience
Before installing, make sure your computer meets these minimum system needs:
- Windows 10 or newer (64-bit recommended)
- At least 4 GB of RAM
- 500 MB of free disk space
- Internet connection for syncing and marketplace searches
- No additional software dependencies required
This application is for users who need a simple tool to manage skill files related to Claude Code and Antigravity platforms. You do not have to be a programmer to use it. Whether you want to build new skills, keep your files current, or verify their correctness, this tool fits your needs.
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Open the claude-code-skillforge Releases page by clicking the link above or pasting it into your browser.
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Look for the latest release at the top of the page. It will usually be labeled with the newest date or version number.
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Under the latest release, find the Windows installer file. This will have a name ending with
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After download finishes, open the file. You may need to allow your computer to run the file if a security warning appears.
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Follow the installation steps on the screen:
- Choose the folder where you want the app installed (the default usually works fine)
- Agree to the terms if prompted
- Wait for the installation to complete
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When the installer finishes, look for the claude-code-skillforge icon on your desktop or in the Start menu.
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Click the icon to open the program.
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Open claude-code-skillforge from your desktop or Start menu.
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Use the File menu to create a new skill or open an existing SKILL.md file.
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The main window shows your skill with options to build, upgrade, scan, or validate.
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To upgrade your skill:
- Click the Upgrade button
- The app will update your file using the latest guidelines
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To scan for errors:
- Select the Scan option
- The app highlights issues and suggests fixes
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To search the skill marketplace:
- Use the Marketplace tab
- Type keywords to find similar skill files or templates
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Save your changes regularly by clicking Save.
You can customize how the app works:
- Sync Frequency: Choose how often the app updates best practices from the cloud.
- Scan Options: Decide which issues the scanner should check for.
- Marketplace Filters: Set filters to narrow search results by category or skill type.
- File Backup: Enable automatic backups when saving skill files.
Access settings from the Settings menu at the top.
- If the app does not start, ensure Windows is updated.
- Restart your computer if a download or install fails.
- Close other programs before launching claude-code-skillforge to avoid conflicts.
- If scanning does not find issues, verify you have opened a valid SKILL.md file.
- Check internet connection if syncing or marketplace search do not work.
Q: Do I need internet to use claude-code-skillforge?
A: You need internet for syncing and marketplace features. Work on local files does not require internet.
Q: Can I use this app on other operating systems?
A: This version supports Windows only.
Q: How often are best practices updated?
A: Updates happen regularly and sync automatically based on your settings.
Q: What if my skill file is too large?
A: The app handles most skill file sizes. For very large files, performance might slow down.
Use the link below to get the latest version of claude-code-skillforge for Windows:
Download claude-code-skillforge Releases
Once downloaded, run the installer and follow the setup steps described above.