ar-install-tools

Installs the global Agentic Repos layer by running the framework's install.sh script.

1|2|Updated Jul 11, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #developer tools #claude code #setup #shell script #install #symlink

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npx skills add https://github.com/mahsanamin/agentic-repos --skill ar-install-tools-mahsanamin

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ar-install-tools
Source: https://github.com/mahsanamin/agentic-repos/tree/main/.claude/commands/ar-install-tools
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mahsanamin/agentic-repos --skill ar-install-tools-mahsanamin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq.

What problem does it solve? Setting up a shared AI-assistant workflow layer (skills, scripts, session hooks, git guards) on a developer machine is manual and error-prone, and keeping it updated after teammates push changes is easy to forget. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Global Layer Installation: Runs the framework's install.sh to bootstrap agentic-devkit, symlink ar-* skills into ~/.claude/, install scripts, and wire the SessionStart hook and default-branch guard. - Idempotent Refresh: Re-running after a git pull picks up only what changed, since install.sh uses symlinks rather than copies. - Use Case: A new engineer clones the framework repo and says "setup tools"; the skill runs the installer and reports that a Claude Code restart is needed to pick up the new skills and session hook. ## Quick Start Say "ar-install-tools" or "setup tools" to install or refresh the global Agentic Repos layer on this machine.

Frequently Asked Questions about ar-install-tools

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

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How do I install the Agentic Repos global tools on my machine?▼

Run the ar-install-tools skill or execute bash "${AR_FRAMEWORK_DIR:-.}/install.sh" from the framework repo root. The script bootstraps agentic-devkit, symlinks skills into ~/.claude/, and wires the session hook and git guard.

How do I update ar-* skills after a git pull?▼

Re-run the ar-install-tools skill after pulling new commits in the framework repo. install.sh is idempotent and uses symlinks, so re-running only picks up what changed without duplicating files.

Can I install Agentic Repos tools without Claude Code?▼

Yes, teammates who do not use Claude Code can run install.sh directly from the framework repo root. The shell script is the canonical implementation; the skill is only a thin wrapper around it.

What prerequisites does the Agentic Repos installer need?▼

The installer requires jq (installable via brew install jq) and a local clone of the framework repo. After a first install, $AR_FRAMEWORK_DIR points to that clone; otherwise pass the repo root path.

Why does install.sh fail with a real directory blocking a skill symlink?▼

install.sh refuses to overwrite a real directory where a skill symlink should go. Re-run the installer with the -f flag to force replacement of the blocking directory.