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skill-installer

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

Updated Feb 3, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#skills#repositories#install#curated
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gitduk/agents --skill skill-installer-gitduk
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/gitduk/agents/tree/main/skills/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gitduk/agents --skill skill-installer-gitduk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables rapid installation of Codex skills from curated sources or external GitHub repositories, streamlining setup and updates for teams and individuals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List curated skills from a central repository and identify which are already installed.
  • Install a skill from the curated list or from any GitHub repository path, including private repos, with automatic validation.
  • Supports both download-based and sparse Git methods to fetch only the necessary skill content and install it into CODEX_HOME/skills.

Quick Start

Use the skill-installer to list curated skills or install a chosen skill from a curated list or a GitHub repository 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 GitHub repository?▼

To install Codex skills from a GitHub repository, use the skill-installer to fetch content from curated sources or external repo paths. It automatically validates for a SKILL.md file and safely installs the skill content directly into your CODEX_HOME/skills directory.

Can I install Codex skills from private GitHub repositories?▼

Yes, you can install Codex skills from private GitHub repositories. The installation process supports both download-based and sparse Git methods to securely fetch necessary skill content while automatically validating the required SKILL.md file.

What is the best way to list and identify already installed Codex skills?▼

Listing curated Codex skills from a central repository allows you to identify which skills are already installed in your environment. This automated process checks your CODEX_HOME/skills directory against available curated sources to show current installation status.

Does installing a skill from external repos require a SKILL.md file?▼

Yes, installing a skill from external repos requires a SKILL.md file in the target repository path. The installation process validates the presence of this file before safely downloading or using sparse Git methods to fetch the skill content.

What is the difference between download and sparse Git methods for fetching skills?▼

Fetching skills via download or sparse Git methods determines how content is retrieved from GitHub repositories. Both deterministic fetch methods extract only the necessary skill content, validate the SKILL.md file, and install safely into CODEX_HOME/skills without pulling the entire repository.

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