The Alexa Skills Kit (ASK) is a collection of self-service APIs, tools, documentation, and code samples that makes it fast and easy for you to add skills to Alexa. ASK enables designers, developers, and brands to build engaging skills and reach customers through tens of millions of Alexa-enabled devices. With ASK, you can leverage Amazon’s knowledge and work in the field of voice design.
Explore our resources and learn how you can start building for voice with the Alexa Skills Kit.
Webinars
Check out our on-demand offerings and sign up for an upcoming webinar to learn to build for voice.
Training Courses
Learn to build Alexa skills with these training courses by third-party education organizations.
Guides
Download an Alexa Skill Builder’s Guide to learn how to build engaging skills customers love.
Alexa Developer Blog
Visit our blog for the latest announcements, developer spotlights, and skill-building tips.
Tutorials
Learn to build your first skill or an advanced skill using our tutorials and template skills.
Alexa Events
Join us at an upcoming Alexa event near you to learn how to build compelling voice experiences.
Alexa on Twitch
Join our Alexa developer evangelism team on Twitch to see ASK in action and learn how to build Alexa skills that will delight your users.
Alexa Dev Chat Podcast
Tune in to hear Chief Alexa Evangelist David Isbitski discuss all things Alexa with rotating guests.
Agencies and Tools
Find an experienced team to help you bring your Alexa skill to life using tried-and-true tools.
Learn to build a high-quality skill from start to finish with our free, self-paced training course.
Steven Arkonovich’s skill, Big Sky, is one of CNET's seven “must-have” Alexa skills with over 60,000 active monthly users. With in-skill purchasing, Arkonovich offers a monthly subscription that unlocks premium features, and customers love it—50% of Big Sky customers opt to purchase the premium experience when offered.
Gal Shenar, Stoked Skills
With more than 30 published skills and a 4.4-star rating in the Alexa Skills Store, Gal Shenar has “cracked the code” for building highly engaging skills.
David Markey
David Markey built the Word of the Day Quiz skill in a single day. Within a month of launching the skill, he earned almost $1,500 in Alexa Developer Rewards.
Oscar Merry, Opearlo
Oscar Merry says Alexa Developer Rewards have helped them perfect some of the “secret sauce” necessary to build profitable Alexa skills.
