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skill-installer

Discover and install Codex skills from curated lists or GitHub repositories.

Updated Mar 28, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#codex#skills#repositories#install#curated
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/idontcarl/landing-page --skill skill-installer-idontcarl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/idontcarl/landing-page/tree/main/skills/openai-skills/skills/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/idontcarl/landing-page --skill skill-installer-idontcarl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Centralizes and speeds up Codex skill deployment by enabling installation from curated lists or GitHub repos, reducing manual setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List available skills from curated sources or remote repositories.
  • Install one or more skills from a specified path or URL with optional custom naming.
  • Support for both direct download and git sparse-checkout methods, including private repos.

Quick Start

Install the skill-installer from a repo path or URL and follow the prompts to select and install desired skills.

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, you use an installer to automate discovery and deployment via direct download or git sparse-checkout, populating the 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 git sparse-checkout methods that allow secure access and importing from private repos.

What is the best way to list available Codex skills from curated sources?▼

The best way to list available Codex skills from curated sources is using an automated installer that validates targets by requiring a SKILL.md file and supports path-based selection.

Does the Codex skill installer validate files before installation?▼

Yes, the Codex skill installer validates targets before installation by requiring a SKILL.md file in the root directory of each selected skill, ensuring only valid skills are populated.

How do I specify a custom destination name when importing a skill?▼

You can specify a custom destination name when importing a skill by using the optional destination naming feature during the path-based selection process in the skill-installer.

Do I need git to download and install skills from curated lists?▼

No, you do not need git to download and install skills from curated lists. The installer supports both direct download and git sparse-checkout methods to populate your environment.

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