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managing-skills

Install, update, list, and remove Claude Code skills from GitHub repositories, subdirectories, or .skill ZIP files.

20|4|Updated Jan 7, 2026
Search Tags:#Claude Code#GitHub#skill management#update#submodule#install
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mikekelly/promode --skill managing-skills-mikekelly
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: managing-skills
Source: https://github.com/mikekelly/promode/tree/main/plugins/promode/skills/managing-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mikekelly/promode --skill managing-skills-mikekelly

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill centralizes Claude Code skill lifecycle management, enabling users to install, update, list, and remove skills from GitHub repositories, subdirectories, or .skill zip files, across user or project scopes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified skill management: Install, update, remove, and synchronize skills from multiple sources.
  • Flexible installation scopes: Choose user-wide or project-specific skill installation for team workflows.
  • Source-agnostic workflow: Handle GitHub repos, subdirectories, and zipped skills with validation and dependency handling.
  • Use Case: A team wants to add a new skill from a GitHub repo to their project workspace, then update it later and remove obsolete ones, with automatic dependency installation.

Quick Start

Use the manage-skills skill to install a new skill from a GitHub repo at user scope.

Frequently Asked Questions about managing-skills

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I install Claude Code skills from a GitHub repository?▼

Yes, you can install Claude Code skills from a GitHub subdirectory by specifying the tree, branch, and path in the source URL. The management tool validates the targeted subdirectory and handles the installation seamlessly.

What is the best way to manage and update Claude Code skills across different projects?▼

The best way to manage and update Claude Code skills across projects is using a centralized skill management tool. It handles synchronization, updates, and removal from multiple sources, supporting both user-wide and project-specific installation scopes for team workflows.

Can I install a zipped .skill file locally for Claude Code?▼

Yes, you can install a local zipped .skill file for Claude Code. The skill management system supports .skill ZIP files as a source, performing validation and dependency installation before adding the skill to your chosen scope.

Does installing Claude Code skills handle dependency setup automatically?▼

Yes, installing Claude Code skills handles dependency setup automatically. The workflow enforces dependency installation and skill validation, concluding with a restart reminder to ensure the new skill is properly loaded in the environment.

Why do I need to restart after installing or updating Claude Code skills?▼

You need to restart after installing or updating Claude Code skills to ensure the environment properly loads the newly added or modified components. The management workflow explicitly enforces a restart reminder to finalize the installation process.

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