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skill-install

Install AI agent skills from GitHub, raw URLs, and npm sources.

3|Updated Apr 21, 2024
Search Tags:#automation#npm#github#ai-agent#skill-management#skill-install#url-import
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gabrielfruet/.dotfiles --skill skill-install-gabrielfruet
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-install
Source: https://github.com/gabrielfruet/.dotfiles/tree/main/pi/agent/skills/skill-install
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gabrielfruet/.dotfiles --skill skill-install-gabrielfruet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually downloading and setting up AI agent skills from different sources like GitHub, raw URLs, or npm is time-consuming and often leads to inconsistent or broken skill configurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-source installation: Fetch single skills, entire skill repositories, raw URL-hosted skills, or npm-packaged skills with simple commands.
  • Built-in validation: Verify that installed skills have valid frontmatter and match their directory names to avoid configuration errors.
  • Adaptation guidance: Includes best practices to trim verbose imported skills and adjust them to your local formatting standards for consistency.
  • Use Case: If you find a useful community skill on the obra/superpowers GitHub repo, you can install it to your local agent in seconds without manually copying and editing files.

Quick Start

Use the skill-install skill to add the 'superpowers' skill from the obra/superpowers GitHub repository to your local skills directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-install

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I install AI agent skills from a GitHub repository?▼

This automated ingestion tool fetches skills from GitHub repositories, raw public URLs, or npm packages and deploys them directly to your local agent directory.

Can I import agent skills from raw public URLs or npm packages?▼

Yes, you can import agent skills from raw public URLs and npm skill ecosystems, allowing you to expand your agent's capabilities using community-shared definitions across multiple sources.

Does skill installation validate frontmatter and directory names?▼

Yes, skill installation includes built-in validation to verify that installed skill frontmatter is valid and matches its directory names, preventing configuration errors during automated ingestion.

What is the best way to adapt imported AI agent skills to local formatting?▼

The best way to adapt imported AI agent skills is using built-in adaptation guidance, which trims verbose content and adjusts imported definitions to match your local style guidelines for consistency.

How do I update installed AI agent skills to their latest versions?▼

You can update installed AI agent skills to their latest versions using the same automated ingestion process, which handles fetching and overwriting existing skill definitions from their original sources.

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