find-skills

Discover and install agent skills from the open ecosystem via CLI.

2|Updated Jun 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mattbutlerengineering/ai-tooling --skill find-skills-mattbutlerengineering
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: find-skills
Source: https://github.com/mattbutlerengineering/ai-tooling/tree/main/.agents/skills/find-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mattbutlerengineering/ai-tooling --skill find-skills-mattbutlerengineering

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Finding and installing the right agent skills can be time-consuming and error-prone. This guide helps users quickly locate relevant skills from the open ecosystem and install them to extend capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover: Search for skills using the Skills CLI to identify candidates based on domain and capabilities.
  • Install & Manage: Install chosen skills and keep them up to date with built-in checks.
  • Use Case: A user asks for a specific capability (e.g., "find a skill for X") and is guided to install the best match with confidence.

Quick Start

Search for skills with the CLI and install the best match.

Frequently Asked Questions about find-skills

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

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How do I discover and install agent skills from the open ecosystem?

You discover and install agent skills using the Skills CLI, which provides commands like find, add, check, and update to search the open ecosystem and extend your environment based on quality criteria.

What is the best way to find a skill for a specific capability like workflow automation?

The best way to find a skill for workflow automation is using the CLI to search the open ecosystem by domain, then evaluating candidates based on install counts and source reputation before installing the best match.

Can I keep installed agent skills up to date automatically?

Yes, you keep installed agent skills up to date using the built-in check and update CLI commands, which scan for newer versions in the open ecosystem and apply them to your environment to maintain extended capabilities.

Does the Skills CLI require any dependencies to search and install skills?

No, the Skills CLI requires no dependencies to search and install skills, operating independently as a CLI-driven workflow to discover candidates from the open ecosystem and manage their installation directly.

How do I evaluate the quality of skills before installing them?

You evaluate the quality of skills before installing them by checking their install counts and source reputation within the CLI, ensuring you choose reliable candidates from the open ecosystem to extend your capabilities.

When should I not use an automated CLI workflow to find agent skills?

You should not use a CLI workflow to find agent skills if you need highly customized or proprietary capabilities not published in the open ecosystem, as the tool relies on discovering publicly available sources to extend agent functionality.