skill-installer

To install Codex skills from a GitHub repository, you can use the skill-installer to download them directly or via git sparse checkout into the $CODEX_HOME/skills directory. It supports both public and private repositories with optional authentication.

Yes, you can install skills from private GitHub repositories by providing optional authentication credentials. The installer handles private repository access securely while downloading or performing git sparse checkout to your Codex environment.

The skill installer validates repository integrity by checking for the presence of a SKILL.md file in the downloaded content. It also ensures no existing skills are overwritten during the installation process to maintain a safe environment.

The best way to add new capabilities is by installing skills from a pre-defined curated list or custom GitHub repositories. This approach simplifies adding features like cloud infrastructure management directly into your Codex setup without manual file manipulation.

Yes, the skill installer supports git sparse checkout as one of its installation methods alongside direct download. This allows you to efficiently fetch specific skill directories from large GitHub repositories without cloning the entire project history.