open-skills

Distributes and synchronizes AI Agent skills across multiple editors via CLI.

Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lumacoder/open-skills --skill open-skills
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: open-skills
Source: https://github.com/lumacoder/open-skills/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lumacoder/open-skills --skill open-skills

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

open-skills is a cross-editor Skill distribution engine that unifies the publishing, distribution, and synchronization of AI Agent skills across Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Hermes, GitHub Copilot, and more, ensuring consistency of prompts and rules across editors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Centralized registry and local bundles
  • One-click distribution to multiple editor targets
  • Remote source support via Git or GitHub and local bundles as fallbacks
  • Validation of each skill's SKILL.md and metadata during install
  • Batch install, sync, and update of skills across editors

Quick Start

Install the open-skills CLI and run it to begin distributing your skills across editors.

Frequently Asked Questions about open-skills

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I synchronize AI agent skills across multiple editors like Cursor and Claude Code?

You can synchronize AI agent skills across multiple editors using a single CLI to distribute and update rules consistently across Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, and Hermes. It applies to teams maintaining a shared skill library.

What is the best way to distribute a shared skill library to different AI code editors?

Distributing a shared skill library is best handled by a cross-editor distribution engine that applies batch installations and updates across multiple editor targets from a centralized registry, ensuring prompt consistency.

Can I install AI agent skills globally or do I need local installations for each editor?

You can use both local and global installations for AI agent skills. The CLI handles validation of SKILL.md metadata during install, whether you are applying skills locally or globally across your editor environments.

Does the skill synchronization CLI support pulling skills from a Git repository?

The synchronization CLI supports remote source pulling via Git or GitHub, and uses local bundles as fallbacks. This ensures skills are correctly fetched and bundled content is handled properly.

How does validating SKILL.md structure prevent prompt inconsistencies across editors?

Validating SKILL.md structure prevents inconsistencies by checking each skill's metadata during installation. This ensures that prompts and rules are correctly formatted before they are distributed to target editors.