Cap Table Explainer

Q: What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Cap Table Explainer skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Cap Table Explainer is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at https://claudskills.com/learn/what-is-skill-md/.

Category: General · Sub-category: general-misc · Last updated: 2026-06-26

Explain a cap table, dilution, SAFEs, option pools, and round mechanics in plain English with the actual math. Use when asked to explain dilution, model a SAFE or priced round, size an option pool, understand a term sheet's economics, or figure out who owns what after a raise. Produces a worked ownership breakdown before/after the round, the dilution math step by step, and the traps founders miss. Not legal or financial advice.

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From the source SKILL.md

Dilution math quietly decides how much of your company you keep. This skill walks through it with real numbers — pre/post-money, SAFEs, option pools, and conversions — so the founder sees exactly who owns what and why. Not legal or financial advice; confirm with counsel before signing.

What this skill does

Cap Table Explainer is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the general-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/cap-table-explainer/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

When to invoke it: Use when asked to explain dilution, model a SAFE or priced round, size an option pool, understand a term sheet's economics, or figure out who owns what after a raise. Produces a worked ownership breakdown before/after the round, the dilution math step by step, and the traps founders miss.

Who uses this skill

The Cap Table Explainer Claude Code skill is built for Claude Code users and developers across all disciplines looking for general-purpose AI assistance. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 146,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/cap-table-explainer
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/cap-table-explainer/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/cap-table-explainer/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/cap-table-explainer/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/cap-table-explainer/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\cap-table-explainer\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Cap Table Explainer Claude Code skill?

Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/cap-table-explainer/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.

What does the Cap Table Explainer skill do?

Is this skill free to install?

Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.

When should I use the Cap Table Explainer skill?

Use Cap Table Explainer when your Claude Code task falls under the General category — specifically in the general misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Cap Table Explainer" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.

What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Cap Table Explainer skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Cap Table Explainer is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

Attribution & license

Source: https://github.com/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills/blob/HEAD/plugins/pm-founders/skills/cap-table-explainer/SKILL.md
License: MIT
Author: mohitagw15856
Website: https://mohitagw15856.github.io/pm-claude-skills/

Cite this skill

If you reference this skill in a blog post, paper, or documentation, you can cite it as:

APA

mohitagw15856. (2026). Cap Table Explainer [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/cap-table-explainer/

BibTeX

@misc{cap-table-explainer-2026,
  author    = {mohitagw15856},
  title     = {Cap Table Explainer [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/cap-table-explainer/}
}

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