skill-installer

Installs Codex skills from curated lists or GitHub repos into CODEX_HOME/skills.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AgustinMadygraf/skills --skill skill-installer-agustinmadygraf
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/AgustinMadygraf/skills/tree/main/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AgustinMadygraf/skills --skill skill-installer-agustinmadygraf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Install Codex skills into $CODEX_HOME/skills from a curated list or a GitHub repo path. Use when a user asks to list installable skills, install a curated skill, or install a skill from another repo (including private repos).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List available skills from curated lists or GitHub paths.
  • Install a skill from a curated list or from a GitHub repo/path (including private repos).
  • Manage and bootstrap Codex skills into CODEX_HOME/skills for quick activation.

Quick Start

Run the installer to fetch and install a chosen skill from the curated list or a GitHub repository.

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?

Install Codex skills from a GitHub repository by fetching the SKILL.md file via the GitHub API, using zip downloads and sparse checkout to copy valid skill directories directly into CODEX_HOME/skills.

Can I install Codex skills from private GitHub repos?

Yes, you can install Codex skills from private GitHub repos. The installer uses the GitHub API to access private repo paths and validate the skill directory structure before copying it.

How do I list available Codex skills before installing them?

List available Codex skills by running the installer to fetch and display curated skill lists or skills from a specified GitHub path, allowing you to choose before installation.

What is the best way to bootstrap Codex skills into CODEX_HOME?

Bootstrap Codex skills into CODEX_HOME by running the installer, which fetches skills from curated lists or repos, validates their directory structure, and copies them into the skills folder for quick activation.

Does the Codex skill installer validate the structure of skills it installs?

Yes, the Codex skill installer validates the directory structure of each skill. It checks the SKILL.md file and ensures valid skill directories are correctly copied into CODEX_HOME/skills.

Why use sparse checkout when installing skills from a GitHub path?

Sparse checkout is used when installing skills from a GitHub path to efficiently fetch only the required SKILL.md and valid skill directories, minimizing download size and copying time.