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find-skills

Search and install agent skills via the Skills CLI (npx skills).

1|Updated May 15, 2025
Search Tags:#npx#agent-skills#install#discover#skills-cli#skills.sh
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/badaniya/.stowed --skill find-skills-badaniya
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: find-skills
Source: https://github.com/badaniya/.stowed/tree/main/agents/.agents/skills/find-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/badaniya/.stowed --skill find-skills-badaniya

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps users quickly discover and install agent skills from the open agent skills ecosystem, reducing the manual effort required to extend capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discovery and search: Find skills relevant to a task using natural language queries.
  • Installation workflow: Install selected skills via the Skills CLI (npx skills) with minimal prompts.
  • Use Case: When a user needs a new capability like automation, data processing, or AI tooling, locate and install a matching skill to extend the agent quickly.

Quick Start

To search for skills: npx skills find <query> To install a skill: npx skills add owner/repo@skill -g -y Learn more: https://skills.sh/

Frequently Asked Questions about find-skills

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I discover and install agent skills from the skills catalog?▼

To discover agent skills, use the Skills CLI by running `npx skills find <query>` to search the catalog, then `npx skills add <owner/repo@skill> -g -y` to install selected skills locally.

What is the open agent skills ecosystem and how does npx skills work?▼

The open agent skills ecosystem is a catalog of extendable capabilities referenced at skills.sh. The npx skills CLI searches this catalog using natural language queries and installs matching skills into local development or runtime environments.

Can I use natural language queries to search for automation or data processing skills?▼

Yes, you can find skills relevant to automation, data processing, or AI tooling by passing natural language queries to the search command, reducing the manual effort required to locate matching capabilities.

Do I need any dependencies to use the skills CLI for installation?▼

No external dependencies are required to use the skills CLI. You can execute discovery and installation commands directly via npx, provided your local development or runtime environment supports Node.js.

What's the best way to evaluate search results before installing an agent skill?▼

The skills CLI evaluates search results by enforcing frontmatter metadata containing name and description fields, allowing you to assess the capability and purpose of each skill before proceeding with installation.

Why does my npx skills install command require the owner and repo format?▼

The install command requires the `<owner/repo@skill>` format to accurately locate and fetch the specific skill from the open agent skills catalog, ensuring the correct package is installed in your environment.

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