skill-installer

Automate discovery and installation of Codex skills from catalogs or GitHub repositories.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/atman-33/skills --skill skill-installer-atman-33
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/atman-33/skills/tree/main/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/atman-33/skills --skill skill-installer-atman-33

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates discovery and installation of Codex skills from curated catalogs or GitHub repositories.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Curated installs: List and install skills from the official curated catalog.
  • GitHub-based installs: Acquire skills directly from any public or private repository using a URL or owner/repo path.
  • One-shot setup: Create destination directories, validate the skill structure (SKILL.md present), and copy the skill content into CODEX_HOME/skills.

Quick Start

List curated skills: python3 scripts/list-curated-skills.py Install a curated skill: python3 scripts/install-skill-from-github.py --repo owner/repo --path path/to/skill Install from URL: python3 scripts/install-skill-from-github.py --url https://github.com/owner/repo/tree/ref/path

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 curated catalog using the command line?

You can install Codex skills from a curated catalog by running the included Python scripts, which automate listing available skills and copying their content into your CODEX_HOME/skills directory.

Can I install a skill directly from a private GitHub repository?

Yes, the skill installer supports acquiring skills from both public and private GitHub repositories using a direct URL or an owner/repo path, utilizing either direct download or git sparse-checkout methods.

How does the skill installer validate a skill before installing it?

The installer validates the skill structure by checking for the presence of a SKILL.md file before creating destination directories and copying the skill content into your CODEX_HOME/skills folder.

Do I need Python 3 to automate skill discovery and installation?

Yes, you need Python 3 and network access to run the scripts that automate the discovery, validation, and installation of skills from curated catalogs or GitHub repositories.

What is the best way to list available skills from the official curated catalog?

The best way to list available skills is by executing the dedicated Python script, which queries the official curated catalog and outputs the available skills for installation.