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add-remote-skill

Add GitHub repository skills to the CodeSeek Marketplace via sparse checkout.

Updated Mar 12, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#skills#repository#marketplace#cloning
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WesleyMarinho/codeseek-marketplace --skill add-remote-skill-wesleymarinho
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: add-remote-skill
Source: https://github.com/WesleyMarinho/codeseek-marketplace/tree/main/.codeseek/skills/add-remote-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WesleyMarinho/codeseek-marketplace --skill add-remote-skill-wesleymarinho

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of incorporating external skills from GitHub repositories directly into your CodeSeek Marketplace, simplifying the expansion of your AI agent's capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • GitHub URL Parsing: Accurately interprets various GitHub URL formats to locate skill directories.
  • Sparse Cloning: Efficiently clones only the necessary skill files, reducing download time and storage.
  • Metadata Update: Automatically enriches the SKILL.md frontmatter with source repository and path information.
  • Use Case: You discover a useful skill on GitHub and want to add it to your local marketplace. This skill handles the cloning and configuration, making it ready to use.

Quick Start

Use the add-remote-skill skill to add the skill from the GitHub URL https://github.com/example/repo/tree/main/skills/my-new-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 add a skill from a GitHub repository to my local marketplace?▼

To add a skill from a GitHub repository, provide the URL to parse the path, clone the necessary files using sparse checkout, and update the SKILL.md frontmatter with source metadata.

Does adding remote skills download the entire GitHub repository?▼

No, adding remote skills uses sparse cloning to efficiently download only the necessary skill files from the GitHub repository, reducing download time and storage.

What metadata is updated when cloning a skill from GitHub?▼

When cloning a skill from GitHub, the process automatically enriches the SKILL.md frontmatter with the source repository and path information for proper categorization and license checks.

Can I add multiple skills from GitHub repositories at the same time?▼

Yes, you can add multiple skills from GitHub repositories simultaneously, as the parsing and sparse checkout process handles both single and multiple skill additions to populate your marketplace.

What GitHub URL formats are supported for cloning skill directories?▼

The GitHub URL parsing accurately interprets various standard GitHub URL formats to correctly locate and clone the targeted skill directories into your CodeSeek Marketplace.

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