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### Install and Run claude-in-office Plugin

Source: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/13945233-use-claude-for-microsoft-365-with-third-party-platforms

Install the `claude-in-office` plugin from the marketplace and run its interactive setup wizard to configure and deploy the add-in.

```bash
claude plugin marketplace add anthropics/financial-services-plugins
claude plugin install claude-in-office@financial-services-plugins
/claude-in-office:setup
```

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### Onboard to a New Repository

Source: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/14553517-claude-code-common-developer-use-cases

Use this when working in a repository for the first time to get an overview of its architecture, build commands, and conventions. The `/init` command scans the project and creates a `CLAUDE.md` summary.

```markdown
> /init
> give me a tour of this 
codebase — where's the entry point, how is it structured, what should I 
read first
```

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### Install iMessage Plugin for Claude

Source: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/14554000-claude-code-power-user-tips

Installs the iMessage plugin, enabling users to send tasks from any Apple device via iMessage. Requires Claude Code's mobile app or a compatible setup.

```bash
/plugin install imessage@claude-plugins-official
```

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### Slack/Teams Launch Announcement for Claude Code

Source: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/14555877-claude-code-communications-kit

Concise launch announcement for Slack or Teams. Highlights key features, installation, a first task example, and data security information.

```slack
🚀 **Claude Code is live for [team]** AI coding agent, runs in your terminal, reads your repo, does real work — bugs, refactors, tests, PRs. Asks before it touches anything. ```
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash  
cd <your-repo>  
claude
```
**First thing to try** → run `/init`, then: _“the test in [file] is flaky — figure out why and fix it.”_ 🔒 Runs in your terminal, talks only to Anthropic’s API. Under our Enterprise plan your code and prompts aren’t used to train models. **Data usage →** 📚 **Quickstart** · **VS Code** · **Free 1-hr course** Questions → this thread. [Owner] is on point.  
```

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### Example Skill.md Metadata

Source: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/12512198-how-to-create-custom-skills

This example shows the required 'name' and 'description' fields, along with optional 'dependencies' for a Skill.md file.

```yaml
name: Brand Guidelines
description: Apply Acme Corp brand guidelines to all presentations and documents
dependencies: python>=3.8, pandas>=1.5.0
```

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### Faster SDK Startup with --bare

Source: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/14554000-claude-code-power-user-tips

Use the `--bare` flag with the `claude` CLI for significantly faster startup times in non-interactive SDK usage. This bypasses the default search for local CLAUDE.md files, settings, and MCPs.

```bash
claude -p "summarize this codebase" \
    --output-format=stream-json \
    --verbose \
    --bare
```

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### Email Launch Announcement for Claude Code

Source: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/14555877-claude-code-communications-kit

Standard org-wide rollout message for Claude Code. Includes installation, initialization, example tasks, and information on data handling and support.

```email
Subject: Claude Code is live for [Engineering / your team] Team — As of today you have access to **Claude Code** — an AI coding agent that runs in your terminal, reads your actual codebase, and works through real tasks end-to-end: debugging, refactors, tests, PRs. It’s not autocomplete and it’s not a chat window. It edits files, runs your commands, and asks permission before anything risky. **Get running in two minutes:**
```
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash  
cd <your-repo>  
claude
```
Then run `/init` once — Claude reads your project and writes a `CLAUDE.md` with your build commands and conventions, so you stop re-explaining the basics. Then try one of these on the repo you’re already in:
  * _“The test in [file] is flaky — figure out why and fix it”_
  *  _“Walk me through how [module] handles [X]”_
  *  _“Look at my working diff and tell me what’s risky before I push”_

**Where your code goes.** Claude Code runs in your terminal and talks directly to Anthropic’s API — no third-party servers in the loop. It asks before editing files or running commands. Under our Enterprise agreement, Anthropic does not use your code or prompts to train its models. Details: **Data Usage** · **Security** **Where to go with questions:** `#claude-code`. [Owner name] is watching it this week. — [Name] **P.S.** Prefer your editor? There’s a **VS Code extension** and **JetBrains plugin** — same agent, no terminal.  
```

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### Understand Unfamiliar Code

Source: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/14553517-claude-code-common-developer-use-cases

Get a walkthrough of how a specific module works within the codebase.

```bash
walk me through how [module] works
```

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### Add Claude Code to PATH on Linux/macOS

Source: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/14554922-claude-code-user-faq

If 'claude: command not found' occurs after installation, add the binary directory to your PATH. This example adds it to zshrc, but use bashrc for bash shells. Restart your terminal after modifying the file.

```bash
export PATH="$PATH:$HOME/.local/bin"
```

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### Example Skill.md Structure

Source: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/12512198-creating-custom-skills

This example demonstrates the basic structure of a Skill.md file, including required metadata (name, description) and content sections for instructions and resources.

```markdown
## Metadata  
name: Brand Guidelines  
description: Apply Acme Corp brand guidelines to all presentations and documents  
  
## Overview  
This Skill provides Acme Corp's official brand guidelines for creating consistent, professional materials. When creating presentations, documents, or marketing materials, apply these standards to ensure all outputs match Acme's visual identity. Claude should reference these guidelines whenever creating external-facing materials or documents that represent Acme Corp.  
  
## Brand Colors  
  
Our official brand colors are:  
- Primary: #FF6B35 (Coral)  
- Secondary: #004E89 (Navy Blue)  
- Accent: #F7B801 (Gold)  
- Neutral: #2E2E2E (Charcoal)  
  
## Typography  
  
Headers: Montserrat Bold  
Body text: Open Sans Regular  
Size guidelines:  
- H1: 32pt  
- H2: 24pt  
- Body: 11pt  
  
## Logo Usage  
  
Always use the full-color logo on light backgrounds. Use the white logo on dark backgrounds. Maintain minimum spacing of 0.5 inches around the logo.  
  
## When to Apply  
  
Apply these guidelines whenever creating:  
- PowerPoint presentations  
- Word documents for external sharing  
- Marketing materials  
- Reports for clients  
  
## Resources  
  
See the resources folder for logo files and font downloads.
```

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### Example Prompt for Gift History Analysis

Source: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/12923221-using-the-blackbaud-connector-in-claude

Use this prompt to get details about a donor's donations over a specified period, including amounts, dates, and associated campaigns. Works well with requests spanning 1-3 years to identify trends.

```natural language
What are the details of John Doe’s donations over the past year? Include 
amounts, dates, and which campaigns they supported.

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