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How to Add AI Skills to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, Grok Bot, and Muse

Add a skill once to the tool you already use. SKILL.md covers Claude Code, Grok Bot, and Muse Code; Cursor uses .mdc rules.

Last updated: September 2026

Choose your install path

Pick the platform you already use daily, install one workflow first, then expand.

Claude Projects install
Best for creators who want one persistent workflow across many chats.

Popular query: how to install skills in Claude Projects

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ChatGPT Custom GPT install
Best for reusable assistant setups and sharing with collaborators.

Popular query: how to add instructions to a Custom GPT

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Cursor rules install
Best for coding and content workflows that run inside your project files.

Popular query: where to place .mdc files in Cursor

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Claude Code SKILL.md install
Best for repo-native Agent Skills on the command line.

Popular query: where to place SKILL.md for Claude Code

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Grok Bot private-skill install
Best when you already use Grok Bot and want CreatorSkills instructions saved as a private skill.

Popular query: how to add SKILL.md to Grok Bot

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Muse Code directory install
Best when you want SKILL.md in Muse Code skill directories or imported from Claude.

Popular query: where Muse Code looks for SKILL.md

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Getting Started

1
Browse
Find a skill that matches your workflow in the marketplace
2
Purchase
Buy the skill or start with a free one
3
Install
Paste or download files into your platform and run your first prompt

How to add skills to Claude (Claude Projects)

Claude Projects is the recommended install method. Paste a skill once and it runs automatically in every chat inside that project, no repeat setup.

  1. 1.Go to claude.ai → Projects → Create Project
  2. 2.Open Custom Instructions and paste the full skill content
  3. 3.Start a new chat inside the project. The skill is active.
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How to install skills in Claude Code

Download the SKILL.md file and drop it into your Claude skills directory. Claude Code detects it automatically on next startup.

  1. 1.On the skill page, open the Code tab and click Download SKILL.md
  2. 2.Move the file to ~/.claude/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md
  3. 3.Start a new Claude Code session, then use the skill via /skill-name in the chat
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Step-by-step install instructions

Exact setup flows for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, Grok Bot, and Muse.

Installing in Claude Projects
Recommended
Claude Projects let you keep instructions persistent across every chat in that project
  1. 1

    Open Claude and create a new Project

    Go to claude.ai and click "Projects" in the sidebar, then "Create Project".

  2. 2

    Name your project by workflow

    Use a specific name like "YouTube Titles" or "Repurposing Engine" so you can find it fast.

  3. 3

    Paste the full skill into Project Instructions

    In project settings, open "Custom Instructions" and paste the complete skill content.

  4. 4

    Run your first task in that project

    Start a new chat and give a concrete request. Claude will use the installed skill automatically.

Pro Tip

Keep one project per workflow. You will get cleaner outputs and avoid instruction conflicts.

What to install next

Jump directly to high-intent pages: top categories, proven skills, and curated packs.

Want a fast first win?
Start with a free skill and run your first output in minutes.
Need an end-to-end workflow?
Packs bundle connected skills so your install covers the full pipeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install skills in Claude?

Open claude.ai, click Projects in the left sidebar, then Create Project. Paste the full skill text into the Project Instructions (Custom Instructions) field and save. Start a new chat inside that project, and the skill runs automatically from that point. You don't need to paste it again for future chats.

How do I add skills to Claude?

The fastest way to add skills to Claude is through Claude Projects. Go to claude.ai, click Projects in the sidebar, create a new project, then paste the skill content into the Project Instructions field. Every chat you start inside that project will automatically use the skill.

How do I install new skills in Claude?

Each skill gets its own Claude Project. Browse skills on CreatorSkills, copy the skill content, then open claude.ai → Projects → Create Project and paste it into Custom Instructions. Name the project after the workflow (e.g. 'YouTube Titles') so you can switch between skills quickly.

How do I install a skill in Claude Code?

Download the SKILL.md file from the skill's Code tab on CreatorSkills, then move it to ~/.claude/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md on your machine. Start a new Claude Code session in that directory and the skill is available automatically via the /skill-name slash command.

How do I download skills for Claude Code?

On any skill page, open the Code tab and click 'Download SKILL.md'. Place the file at ~/.claude/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md. Claude Code detects it on next startup. Skills downloaded this way follow the Agent Skills open standard and work with any compatible AI coding tool.

How do I add skills to Claude chat?

In claude.ai, go to Projects → Create Project and paste the skill into the Custom Instructions box. Every chat you open inside that project runs the skill automatically, so you don't need to re-paste it each time.

How do I install Claude skills from CreatorSkills?

Download or copy your skill from the CreatorSkills marketplace, then open claude.ai → Projects → Create Project. Paste the full skill text into Custom Instructions and start a new chat inside the project. The skill runs automatically from that point.

What is a Claude skills tutorial for beginners?

Here is the three-step flow: (1) Pick a skill on CreatorSkills that matches your workflow: titles, scripts, repurposing, or analytics. (2) Create a Claude Project on claude.ai and paste the skill into Custom Instructions. (3) Start a chat inside that project and describe what you want to create. Claude uses the installed skill to structure its output.

How do I install a CreatorSkills skill in Claude Projects?

Open Claude → Projects → Create Project, then paste your skill into Project Instructions. Start a new chat inside that project and the skill will run automatically.

Can I install a skill in ChatGPT without building a Custom GPT?

Yes. You can paste the skill into ChatGPT Custom Instructions for quick setup. If you plan to use it often, Custom GPT is the better path because it keeps that workflow isolated and easier to reuse.

Where do I put CreatorSkills files in Cursor?

Put the downloaded .mdc file in .cursor/rules/ inside your project. Cursor loads rules automatically when that project is open.

How do I install a skill in Grok Bot?

Copy the SKILL.md instructions from the skill page, paste them into a Grok Bot conversation, and ask Grok Bot to save them as a private skill. Type / in the desktop composer to invoke it. If it is missing from /, open Marketplace → Your plugins → Manage plugins and skills and check Private skills. Official Grok Bot docs do not document a SKILL.md file drop. This is not Grok Build's ~/.grok/skills/ filesystem.

How do I add SKILL.md to Grok Bot?

On the skill page, open the Grok Bot tab and copy the skill text (or download SKILL.md). Paste that markdown into Grok Bot and ask it to save a private skill. Official docs: docs.x.ai/grok-bot/skills-routines-and-automations.

How do I install a skill in Muse Code?

Download SKILL.md and place it at ~/.agents/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md, $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/muse/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md, or the project path .agents/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md. Muse Code can also import from a Claude skills folder with muse skills import --from claude. This is Muse Code, not the consumer Muse chat at ai.meta.com/muse.

Will Cursor .mdc files work in Grok Bot or Muse?

No. Cursor rules are a different format. Use listings that emit Agent Skills SKILL.md (Claude, ChatGPT, or Universal) and download SKILL.md.

Do I need paid plans for Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor?

Many skills run in free chat modes, but advanced setup options have plan requirements: Claude Projects requires Claude Pro, and creating Custom GPTs requires ChatGPT Plus. Cursor rules work in Cursor projects with rules support enabled. Grok Bot private skills and Muse Code directory installs follow those products' own plan rules.

Can one skill work across Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Grok Bot, and Muse?

Start with skills marked Universal. Those emit SKILL.md for Claude Code and Muse Code, plus Cursor .mdc rules. The same markdown instructions can be saved as a Grok Bot private skill. Cursor .mdc files will not load in Grok Bot or Muse Code.

What should I install first if I am new?

Start with a free skill in your top workflow (titles, scripts, repurposing, or analytics). If you want a full multi-step setup, begin with a pack so your first install covers an entire content pipeline.

My skill is installed but outputs are weak. What should I do?

Give the model better context (niche, audience, goal, examples), then run one specific request at a time. If quality still misses, test a platform-specific skill instead of a generic workflow and contact support for help.

Ready to install your next workflow?

Pick a skill, follow the steps above, and run your first prompt today.