find-skills

Locate installable agent skills matching a requested capability via the Skills CLI search flow.

5|Updated Aug 8, 2016
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gbencke/dotfiles --skill find-skills-gbencke
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: find-skills
Source: https://github.com/gbencke/dotfiles/tree/main/pi/skills/find-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gbencke/dotfiles --skill find-skills-gbencke

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you find an existing installable agent skill for the capability you want, so you do not have to reinvent workflows from scratch.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill discovery by intent: Converts questions like “how do I do X” or “find a skill for X” into targeted searches.
  • Curated recommendation checks: Evaluates skills using install counts, source reputation, and GitHub star signals before suggesting anything.
  • One-command installation guidance: Provides the install command and the skills.sh link so you can add the selected package quickly.

Example use case: You ask how to improve a React app’s performance, then use the skill-finding workflow to identify a relevant React/Next.js optimization skill and install it.

Quick Start

Ask: “Find me a skill for <your task> and recommend the best options I should install.”

Frequently Asked Questions about find-skills

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find an existing agent skill for a specific development task?

You can find an agent skill by asking a question like "how do I do X" or "find a skill for X" to trigger a targeted search. The discovery workflow converts your intent into a query and locates matching installable packages across domains.

How do I evaluate the quality of a package before adding it to my agent workflow?

Evaluating package quality involves checking install counts, source reputation, and GitHub star signals. The recommendation workflow performs these quality checks automatically before suggesting any skill, ensuring you only install reliable development tools.

What is the best way to discover extensions for workflow automation and testing?

The best way to discover workflow automation and testing extensions is using the Skills CLI search flow. It maps your capability requirements to existing packages across multiple domains and provides curated recommendations for quick installation.

Can I get a direct installation command when I locate a matching skill?

Yes, you receive a one-command installation guidance and a direct skills.sh link for any matching skill. This allows you to quickly add the selected package to your environment without manually searching for installation instructions.

Does the skill discovery process work for documentation and React optimization tasks?

Yes, skill discovery works across domains including documentation and React performance optimization. You simply ask it to locate a relevant package, and it evaluates available options using quality signals to recommend the best fit for your framework.

What are the limitations of using the Skills CLI search flow for package discovery?

The main limitation is that discovery depends entirely on existing published packages matching your intent. If no skill exists for a highly specialized task, the workflow cannot generate one, meaning you would still need to build custom workflows from scratch.