Skill Trigger Keyword Map
Skills fire either via /slash invocation or via keyword auto-triggers defined in CLAUDE.md. Priority levels P0–P3 determine how aggressively Claude routes a request.
What the priority levels mean
Section titled “What the priority levels mean”| Tier | When it fires | Example |
|---|---|---|
| P0 | Auto-invoke on critical execution, governance, or safety paths | /security-review fires automatically when a webhook handler is modified |
| P1 | High-leverage workflows — keyword match in chat OR explicit slash | /acquisitions-outreach fires on “send initial CH outreach” |
| P2 | Domain-specific helpers, on-request | /docx fires when you mention “Word doc” |
| P3 | Niche customization | /keybindings-help fires for “rebind shortcut” |
Where the table lives
Section titled “Where the table lives”The full Tool Trigger Conditions table is in CLAUDE.md under “Tool Trigger Conditions (auto-invoke, no memory required)”. ~80 entries spanning P0-P3.
The skill catalog
Section titled “The skill catalog”~/.claude/skills/ has ~94 directories. ~54 with valid SKILL.md frontmatter. Each skill is a self-contained YAML+markdown bundle Claude can load and execute.
For a deeper explainer of how skills work, see Skills Primer.