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Claude Code vs Claude.ai (web app)
Side-by-side comparison of Claude Code and Claude.ai (web app) for SKILL.md agent skills — install model, shell access, native support, skill count and best use cases.
Comparison
At a glance
| Dimension | Claude Code | Claude.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Anthropic | Anthropic |
| Native SKILL.md support | Yes | Yes |
| Verified skills indexed | 124 | 32 |
| Install model | Local folder | Upload via Settings |
| Shell / Bash access | Yes | Sandboxed |
| Tagline | Anthropic's terminal CLI for coding agents. Filesystem skills, plugin marketplace, subagents. | The Claude web app. Upload skills as zips via Settings → Features. Pro/Max/Team/Enterprise. |
Both
32
Skills verified to work on both Claude Code and Claude.ai.
Only Claude Code
92
Indexed for Claude Code but not yet verified on Claude.ai (web app).
Only Claude.ai
0
Indexed for Claude.ai (web app) but not yet verified on Claude Code.
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Both support SKILL.md natively, so the choice is about ecosystem fit. Pick Claude Code for Anthropic integrations and the workflows it makes easiest; pick Claude.ai (web app) 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 Code · Skills for Claude.ai (web app).
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better for SKILL.md skills, Claude Code or Claude.ai (web app)?
Both support SKILL.md natively. Claude Code has 124 verified skills indexed here; Claude.ai (web app) has 32. 32 skills work on both.
Can I use the same Skill on Claude Code and Claude.ai (web app)?
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 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.
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.
Which agent should I pick for most skill workflows?
Both support skills natively. Pick by ecosystem fit: Claude Code for Anthropic customers, Claude.ai (web app) for Anthropic customers.
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