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Claude.ai (web app) vs Claude Code
Side-by-side comparison of Claude.ai (web app) and Claude Code for SKILL.md agent skills — install model, shell access, native support, skill count and best use cases.
Comparison
At a glance
| Dimension | Claude.ai | Claude Code |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Anthropic | Anthropic |
| Native SKILL.md support | Yes | Yes |
| Verified skills indexed | 32 | 124 |
| Install model | Upload via Settings | Local folder |
| Shell / Bash access | Sandboxed | Yes |
| Tagline | The Claude web app. Upload skills as zips via Settings → Features. Pro/Max/Team/Enterprise. | Anthropic's terminal CLI for coding agents. Filesystem skills, plugin marketplace, subagents. |
Both
32
Skills verified to work on both Claude.ai and Claude Code.
Only Claude.ai
0
Indexed for Claude.ai (web app) but not yet verified on Claude Code.
Only Claude Code
92
Indexed for Claude Code but not yet verified on Claude.ai (web app).
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Both support SKILL.md natively, so the choice is about ecosystem fit. Pick Claude.ai (web app) for Anthropic integrations and the workflows it makes easiest; pick Claude Code for Anthropic integrations and its specific surface.
Many teams use both — Skills with the SKILL.md spec are portable, and 32 of the skills indexed here are verified on both agents. Browse the per-agent rankings to see which Skills lead on each platform: Skills for Claude.ai (web app) · Skills for Claude Code.
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better for SKILL.md skills, Claude.ai (web app) or Claude Code?
Both support SKILL.md natively. Claude.ai (web app) has 32 verified skills indexed here; Claude Code has 124. 32 skills work on both.
Can I use the same Skill on Claude.ai (web app) and Claude Code?
32 of the skills indexed here work on both. The SKILL.md spec is shared, so most skills run cleanly on both — the exceptions are skills that depend on agent-specific tools (Bash, Workflows, MCP patterns).
How do I install a Skill on Claude.ai (web app)?
Settings → Features → Skills. Upload the Skill folder as a ZIP. The Skill becomes available in all your Claude.ai conversations.
How do I install a Skill on Claude Code?
Drop the Skill folder into `~/.claude/skills/` (user-wide) or `.claude/skills/` (project-scoped), or run the plugin install command. The agent picks up new Skills on next session start.
Which agent should I pick for most skill workflows?
Both support skills natively. Pick by ecosystem fit: Claude.ai (web app) for Anthropic customers, Claude Code for Anthropic customers.
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