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skill-installer

Installs Codex skills from curated lists or GitHub repositories into $CODE_HOME/skills.

5|Updated Jul 6, 2025
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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GuicedEE/ai-rules --skill skill-installer-guicedee
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/GuicedEE/ai-rules/tree/main/skills/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GuicedEE/ai-rules --skill skill-installer-guicedee

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Installs Codex skills from default repositories or arbitrary GitHub paths into the local Codex environment, simplifying discovery and setup of capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Install by skill name from default sources (openai/skills and GuicedEE/ai-rules) for quick setup.
  • Install from any GitHub repo/path (including private repos) to bring in custom skills.
  • List available skills and installed status to manage your skillset.

Quick Start

Ask Codex to install a skill by name from defaults, or provide a GitHub repo and path to install a custom skill.

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 specifying the repo URL and path with options like --repo and --path, which copies the skill files into your $CODEX_HOME/skills directory.

What is the easiest way to list and install OpenAI skills?▼

The easiest way to list and install OpenAI skills is to ask Codex to install a skill by name from the default sources. The tool lists available skills and their installed status from openai/skills and GuicedEE/ai-rules for quick setup.

Can I install Codex skills from private GitHub repositories?▼

Yes, you can install Codex skills from private GitHub repositories. The installer supports fetching skills from arbitrary GitHub repo paths, including private ones, by coordinating scripts to securely copy the skill files.

How do I handle destination conflicts when installing multiple Codex skills?▼

To handle destination conflicts when installing Codex skills, use the --dest and --method command-line options. The installer validates inputs and coordinates the copy process to manage conflicts and ref selections properly.

What command-line options are available for selecting specific skill versions?▼

The --ref command-line option allows you to select specific skill versions or refs when installing from GitHub. Combined with --repo and --path, it ensures the correct version of the skill is copied to your environment.

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