skill-export

Scan SKILL.md files and generate a Markdown catalog of Claude skills.

Updated Oct 18, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adiasg/claude-skill-export --skill skill-export
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skill-export
Source: https://github.com/adiasg/claude-skill-export/tree/main/skill-export
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adiasg/claude-skill-export --skill skill-export

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill exports Claude Skills into a centralized catalog, enabling quick discovery and reuse of capabilities across agents and workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Centralized Catalog: Generates a comprehensive SKILLS.md listing all available Claude skills.
  • Source Discovery: Scans personal, project, and enabled plugins to locate SKILL.md files.
  • Metadata-Driven: Reads YAML frontmatter from each SKILL.md to build accurate name and description in the catalog.
  • Use Case: Onboarding a team of agents; export all active skills into a single directory so teammates can load and reuse them.

Quick Start

Run claude -- "Export all skills" to produce a SKILLS.md catalog in your project directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-export

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I export Claude skills to a centralized catalog?

Export Claude skills by running claude -- "Export all skills" to scan SKILL.md files from personal, project, and enabled-plugin sources, extract metadata from YAML frontmatter, and generate a comprehensive SKILLS.md catalog in your current working directory.

What sources does the skill scanner check when building a catalog?

The skill export scans personal, project, and enabled-plugin sources to locate SKILL.md files. It reads YAML frontmatter from each file to extract name and description, then compiles them into a single catalog for centralized discovery.

Can I use skill export to onboard a team of agents?

Yes. Export all active skills into a single SKILLS.md directory so teammates can load and reuse them. This centralizes capabilities across agents and workflows, enabling quick discovery and standardized skill management across your team.

How does the skill export handle special characters and formatting in descriptions?

The export reads only the top five lines of each SKILL.md file and escapes pipe characters to prevent Markdown table corruption, ensuring descriptions render correctly in the generated SKILLS.md catalog.

What output do I get after running the export?

Running the export generates a SKILLS.md file in your current working directory containing a comprehensive table of all available skills with names and descriptions, plus a concise summary report of the export operation.