skill-installer

Install Codex skills from curated lists or GitHub repositories into $CODEX_HOME/skills.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/agentpoet/corebloom-site --skill skill-installer-agentpoet

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Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/agentpoet/corebloom-site/tree/main/.codex/skills/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agentpoet/corebloom-site --skill skill-installer-agentpoet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of acquiring and integrating new AI capabilities by allowing users to easily install skills from predefined curated lists or directly from GitHub repositories.

Core Features & Use Cases

Curated Skill Installation: Installs skills from a trusted, curated list, ensuring quality and compatibility.
GitHub Repository Installation: Supports installing skills from any public or private GitHub repository, offering flexibility and access to a wider range of tools.
Use Case: A user wants to add a new skill for summarizing web pages. They can ask the AI to list available skills, find a suitable one in the curated list, or provide a GitHub URL for a specific summarization skill they found online.

Quick Start

Use the skill installer to install the 'web-summarizer' skill from the curated list.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-installer

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I install Codex skills from a GitHub repository?▼

To install Codex skills from a GitHub repository, the skill installer uses download or git sparse checkout methods to fetch skills directly into the $CODEX_HOME/skills directory. It supports installing multiple skills from a single repository path.

Can I install AI skills from private GitHub repositories?▼

Yes, you can install AI skills from private GitHub repositories. The installer handles both public and private repositories using download or git sparse checkout methods to securely fetch the specified skills.

How does the skill installer validate the integrity of installed skills?▼

The skill installer validates skill integrity by checking for the presence of a SKILL.md file in the downloaded content. It also ensures no overwrites of existing skills to maintain directory stability.

What is the difference between installing skills from curated lists versus GitHub paths?▼

Curated list installation provides skills from a trusted predefined list ensuring quality and compatibility, while GitHub repository installation offers flexibility by fetching skills from any specified public or private GitHub path.

Does the skill installer support adding multiple skills from a single repository?▼

Yes, the skill installer supports installation of multiple skills from a single GitHub repository. It fetches all specified skills and places them into the $CODEX_HOME/skills directory after validating each one.

Why does my skill installation fail when a skill already exists?▼

Skill installation fails to prevent overwriting existing skills in the $CODEX_HOME/skills directory. This validation ensures your current skill configurations remain stable and are not accidentally replaced during new installations.