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skill-browser

Browse and install skills from Anthropic's catalog via the GitHub Contents API.

Updated Mar 9, 2026
Search Tags:#discovery#catalog#preview#installation#local-skills#anthropic-skills#skill-browser
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dbbaskette/herald --skill skill-browser-dbbaskette
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-browser
Source: https://github.com/dbbaskette/herald/tree/main/skills/skill-browser
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dbbaskette/herald --skill skill-browser-dbbaskette

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Herald users need a simple, up-to-date way to discover and add skills from Anthropic's public catalog, reducing manual search and setup time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover and list available skills from the Anthropic catalog.
  • Preview SKILL.md frontmatter to surface the one-line summary before installing.
  • Install selected skills into the local skills directory for on-demand use by Herald.

Quick Start

Install a skill by selecting one from the catalog and running the install flow.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-browser

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I browse and install skills from Anthropic's catalog into a local workspace?▼

To install skills from the Anthropic catalog, you browse the available list, preview the SKILL.md frontmatter summary, and run the install flow to pull the skill into your local workspace for on-demand use.

Can I preview a skill's summary before committing to an installation?▼

Yes, you can preview the SKILL.md frontmatter to surface the one-line summary before installing, ensuring you understand the skill's purpose before adding it to your local directory.

What is the best way to keep locally installed skills up to date with the Anthropic catalog?▼

The best way to keep installed skills up to date is by using the built-in SkillsWatcher, which supports live updates for skills fetched from the Anthropic catalog into your local workspace.

How does the skill browser fetch files from the Anthropic catalog for local installation?▼

The skill browser interacts with the GitHub Contents API to fetch SKILL.md, references/, scripts/, and assets/ for local installation under the ~/.herald/skills/ directory.

Do I need any external dependencies to discover and pull Anthropic skills into my environment?▼

No external dependencies are required to discover and pull Anthropic skills; the skill browser operates independently to fetch catalog contents and install them locally.

Are there limitations when using the skill browser to extend Herald's capabilities with new skills?▼

The skill browser is limited to discovering and installing skills specifically from Anthropic's public catalog, meaning it cannot browse or pull skills from unofficial or third-party sources.

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