Getting Started
Learn how to install and use ZhenSkill to supercharge your Claude Code workflow
What is ZhenSkill?
ZhenSkill is a professional marketplace for AI-powered skills designed specifically for Claude Code. It provides a curated collection of tools, integrations, and capabilities that extend what Claude can do for you.
Skills are pre-built modules that add specific capabilities to Claude, such as:
- Video editing and generation
- Advanced code analysis and refactoring
- Data processing and visualization
- API integrations with popular services
- Documentation generation
- And much more...
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have Claude Code CLI installed on your system. If you haven't installed it yet, visit claude.ai/claude-code
System Requirements
To use ZhenSkill and the clawhub CLI, you'll need:
- Node.js version 18 or higher
- npm version 9 or higher (or yarn/pnpm equivalent)
- Claude Code CLI installed and configured
- A supported operating system: macOS, Linux, or Windows (with WSL2)
Check your versions with these commands:
Installation
Install the clawhub CLI globally using npm:
Or using yarn:
Verify the installation:
You should see the version number printed to the console. If you see an error, refer to the troubleshooting section.
Your First Skill Installation
Let's install your first skill! We'll use the popular video-generator skill as an example.
Step 1: Search for Skills
You can browse skills on the ZhenSkill website or search from the command line:
Step 2: Install the Skill
Once you've found a skill you want to install, use the install command:
The CLI will download the skill and configure it for use with Claude Code. You'll see progress output as the installation proceeds.
Step 3: Verify Installation
Check that the skill was installed successfully:
This will display all installed skills. You should see video-generator in the list.
Step 4: Use the Skill
Skills are automatically available to Claude Code once installed. Simply ask Claude to use the skill's capabilities:
"Create a 30-second video intro with my logo and company name"
Claude will automatically use the video-generator skill to fulfill your request.
Success!
You've successfully installed your first ZhenSkill skill. Continue exploring to find more skills that enhance your workflow.
Understanding Skills
Each skill on ZhenSkill provides specific capabilities. When browsing skills, pay attention to:
- Category - What type of task the skill helps with
- Version - The current version (newer is usually better)
- Rating - Community feedback and quality indicator
- Downloads - Popularity metric
- API Key Required - Whether the skill needs external API credentials
- Platform - Supported operating systems
Managing Skills
Here are some common operations you'll perform:
List Installed Skills
Update a Skill
Remove a Skill
Get Skill Information
Next Steps
Now that you've got the basics down, here's what to explore next:
- CLI Reference - Learn all available clawhub commands
- Browse Skills - Explore the full catalog of available skills
- Browse by Category - Find skills by category
- Skill Development - Create and publish your own skills
- API Reference - Integrate ZhenSkill programmatically
Questions or Issues?
If you run into any problems or have questions:
- Check the troubleshooting guide
- Join our Discord community
- Report issues on GitHub