install-skill

Validate and install SKILL.md definitions into the Gini runtime.

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Search Tags:#validation #security review #yaml frontmatter #skill installation #connector management #runtime onboarding #gini api

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Lilac-Labs/gini-agent --skill install-skill-lilac-labs

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: install-skill
Source: https://github.com/Lilac-Labs/gini-agent/tree/main/skills/meta/install-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lilac-Labs/gini-agent --skill install-skill-lilac-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Install-skill removes the friction of adding new capabilities by letting you install a supplied Skill definition while enforcing validation, connector awareness, and basic safety review before anything is written.

Core Features & Use Cases

Validates the SKILL.md spec before installing to prevent broken or malformed skill definitions from entering the runtime.
Reviews risk and requirements by inspecting the skill’s body and any provided sidecar artifacts, then summarizes tool usage and network/secret access patterns for decision-making.
Resolves connector needs by checking the connector registry and guiding you to inline setup for missing or unhealthy providers, using a safe fallback to generic when a provider module does not exist.

Quick Start

Ask Gini to install the provided SKILL.md content and review the required tools and connector setup it reports.

Frequently Asked Questions about install-skill

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I install a custom skill definition into the Gini runtime?▼

Yes, you can import another ecosystem's skill definition by pasting the content, providing a URL, or supplying a file path. The installer validates the spec and resolves connector requirements for the Gini runtime.

How does skill validation work before installing into Gini?▼

Skill validation reviews the SKILL.md body and sidecar artifacts to summarize tool usage and network or secret access patterns. This safety review helps you evaluate risk before the definition is installed.

What happens if a skill requires a connector that is missing or unhealthy?▼

If a required connector is missing or unhealthy, the installer checks the connector registry and guides you to inline setup. It safely falls back to the generic provider module when a specific one does not exist.

Can I install a skill definition from a URL or file path instead of pasting text?▼

You can install a skill definition from a URL or file path instead of pasting text. The installer accepts these inputs, applies spec validation, and performs the installation via POST /api/skills with a loader reload.