skill-installer

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

3|Updated Feb 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bl1nk-bot/skills-cli --skill skill-installer-bl1nk-bot
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/bl1nk-bot/skills-cli/tree/main/skills/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bl1nk-bot/skills-cli --skill skill-installer-bl1nk-bot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This capability simplifies getting Codex skills onto your system by pulling from curated lists or GitHub repositories into CODEX_HOME/skills, eliminating manual setup and fragmentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover available skills from curated lists or external repos.
  • Install a selected curated skill or any skill from a GitHub path or repo (including private repos) into CODEX_HOME/skills.
  • Validate each skill by ensuring a SKILL.md is present, and support both ZIP-based downloads and git sparse-checkout for efficient installations.

Quick Start

Run the installer to list available skills or install a chosen skill from curated or GitHub sources.

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?

You can install Codex skills from a GitHub repository by pulling from curated lists or external sources directly into CODEX_HOME/skills. The installer supports ZIP downloads and git sparse-checkout to fetch the skill files efficiently.

Can I install skills from private GitHub repositories into Codex?

Yes, installing skills from private GitHub repositories into Codex is supported. The installer fetches the skill files into CODEX_HOME/skills and validates the installation by requiring a SKILL.md file to be present.

What is the best way to browse and discover available Codex skills?

To browse available Codex skills, you can run the installer to list skills from curated lists. It supports listing from .curated or .experimental sources, allowing you to discover skills before installing them.

How does the skill validation process work during installation?

The skill validation process works by checking for a SKILL.md file in the installed directory. This ensures every skill pulled from a GitHub repository or curated list into CODEX_HOME/skills is valid and properly structured before reporting installation results.

Does the installer support git sparse-checkout for downloading skills?

Yes, the installer supports git sparse-checkout for efficient skill installations. This allows you to download specific skill directories from a GitHub repository without cloning the entire codebase into CODEX_HOME/skills.