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install-from-remote-library

Installs skills from shared ai-agent-skills library repos using list, collection, and dry-run previews.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/skillcreatorai/Ai-Agent-Skills --skill install-from-remote-library
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: install-from-remote-library
Source: https://github.com/skillcreatorai/Ai-Agent-Skills/tree/main/skills/install-from-remote-library
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/skillcreatorai/Ai-Agent-Skills --skill install-from-remote-library

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Installing skills from a shared remote library often leads to over-installing, guessing at contents, or mutating your workspace without a preview. This Skill enforces a disciplined inspect-first workflow so you install only the narrow slice you actually need.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Inspect Before Installing: Always runs install <source> --list first to see what a remote library actually contains.
  • Scoped Selection: Prefers curated --collection bundles (like a starter pack) or a single --skill, never both, keeping installs minimal.
  • Dry-Run Preview: Requires a --dry-run pass to review the install plan before any real changes are made.
  • Use Case: A teammate shares an owner/repo library of agent skills. You list its contents, pick the starter-pack collection, preview the plan with --dry-run, then run the exact same scoped install command for real.

Quick Start

Inspect the shared library at owner/repo with the ai-agent-skills CLI, then dry-run and install only the starter-pack collection I need.

Frequently Asked Questions about install-from-remote-library

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I install skills from a remote ai-agent-skills library?▼

Run `npx ai-agent-skills install <owner>/<repo> --list` first to inspect contents, then preview with `--dry-run` using either `--collection` or `--skill`, and finally run the same scoped command without the dry-run flag.

Should I use --collection or --skill when installing from a library?▼

Prefer `--collection` when the library exposes a starter pack or bundle matching your needs. Use `--skill <name>` only for one specific skill or when no useful collection exists. Never combine both flags.

Why should I run --dry-run before installing skills?▼

The `--dry-run` flag previews the exact install plan without mutating your workspace. It lets you verify the scope is correct before committing to the real install, preventing accidental over-installation.

What if the remote library list output is empty or unclear?▼

Stop and report the issue instead of guessing what to install. If the CLI returns an ERROR or HINT message, surface it verbatim and follow the hint before retrying the install.

Can I install an entire remote skill library at once?▼

You should not. The workflow explicitly keeps installs small by selecting the narrowest fitting collection or single skill, since pulling a whole library adds skills the user does not need.

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