clone-skill

Clone skills from a central repository into a project's .claude/skills directory.

2|1|Updated Jan 27, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/lucidlabs-hq/agent-kit --skill clone-skill

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Skill: clone-skill
Source: https://github.com/lucidlabs-hq/agent-kit/tree/main/.claude/skills/clone-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucidlabs-hq/agent-kit --skill clone-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Clone skills from a central repository or clipboard to accelerate pattern reuse.

Core Features & Use Cases

Centralized skill reuse: fetch and replicate existing skills from lucidlabs-hq/agent-kit or a configured repository.
Clipboard import: import skill definitions captured in Claude Cloud for quick onboarding.
Validation & confirmation: ensures the new skill is saved under .claude/skills with the correct SKILL.md entry.

Quick Start

Run the /clone-skill command with the target skill name to clone a specific skill from the central repository or import from clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions about clone-skill

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I clone skills from a central GitHub repository to my local project?▼

To clone skills from a central GitHub repository, run the /clone-skill command with the target skill name. This fetches the skill definition and saves it directly into your local .claude/skills directory with YAML frontmatter validation.

Can I import skill definitions from the clipboard into Claude?▼

Yes, you can import skill definitions from the clipboard. This clipboard import feature allows you to quickly onboard skills captured in Claude Cloud by validating their YAML frontmatter and saving them to your project's .claude/skills directory.

What is the best way to reuse proven agent skills across multiple downstream projects?▼

The best way to reuse proven agent skills across multiple projects is cloning them from a central repository. This approach replicates existing skills from lucidlabs-hq/agent-kit, ensuring rapid reuse and consistent pattern implementation through YAML frontmatter validation.

Do I need a specific directory structure to clone a skill into my project?▼

Yes, cloning a skill requires a local .claude/skills directory in your project. The process validates the YAML frontmatter of the skill definition and saves the new SKILL.md entry directly into this required directory structure.

Why does cloning a skill require YAML frontmatter validation?▼

Cloning a skill requires YAML frontmatter validation to ensure the imported or cloned SKILL.md entry is correctly formatted. This validation step confirms the new skill definition is structurally sound before it is saved under the .claude/skills directory.

How do I quickly onboard a skill captured in Claude Cloud?▼

You can quickly onboard a skill captured in Claude Cloud by using the clipboard import feature. Running the /clone-skill command allows you to import the skill definition directly from your clipboard, validating its structure and saving it to .claude/skills.