add-remote-skill

Clone GitHub skill directories and update SKILL.md metadata for marketplace integration.

166|116|Updated Jan 19, 2026

Search Tags:#github #validation #metadata #marketplace #orchestrator #clone #skill-import

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npx skills add https://github.com/Kilo-Org/kilo-marketplace --skill add-remote-skill-kilo-org

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Skill: add-remote-skill
Source: https://github.com/Kilo-Org/kilo-marketplace/tree/main/.kilocode/skills/add-remote-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Kilo-Org/kilo-marketplace --skill add-remote-skill-kilo-org

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates adding external skills from GitHub repositories into the kilo-marketplace, simplifying discovery and integration of community-built capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

Single-skill import: Clones a skill directory from GitHub and imports it into skills/<skill-name>/ with updated metadata.
Batch import: Processes multiple GitHub URLs in orchestrated subtasks, enabling progress tracking and error isolation.
Metadata enrichment: Updates SKILL.md with source.repository and source.path, and assigns a default category when missing.

Quick Start

Execute the add-remote-skill script with a GitHub URL to import a skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-remote-skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I import a skill from a GitHub repository into the kilo-marketplace?▼

To import a skill from a GitHub repository, you provide a valid GitHub URL to the add-remote-skill script. The skill automates cloning the skill directory, enriching source metadata, and cataloging it for marketplace integration.

What are the requirements for cloning a skill directory from GitHub?▼

Cloning a skill directory from GitHub requires a valid GitHub URL pointing directly to a skill directory. The source repository must contain a SKILL.md file for the metadata enrichment and marketplace integration to succeed.

Can I batch import multiple skills from different GitHub URLs at once?▼

Yes, you can batch import multiple skills from different GitHub URLs. The import process orchestrates these URLs into subtasks, enabling progress tracking and error isolation for each skill directory being added to the marketplace.

How does skill metadata enrichment work during marketplace integration?▼

Metadata enrichment works by updating the SKILL.md file with source.repository and source.path values. It also assigns a default category when missing, ensuring the cloned skill directory meets marketplace cataloging requirements.

What happens if a GitHub skill directory is missing the SKILL.md file?▼

If a GitHub skill directory is missing the SKILL.md file, the import cannot proceed. Valid source metadata is required to update repository details, assign categories, and successfully integrate the skill into the marketplace.