skill-installer

Installs skills from curated lists or GitHub repos into the specified directory.

302|22|Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JetBrains/skills --skill skill-installer-jetbrains
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/JetBrains/skills/tree/main/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JetBrains/skills --skill skill-installer-jetbrains

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Install Codex skills from curated lists or GitHub repos, enabling quick access to a curated ecosystem without manual setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List available skills from curated lists or repos and identify which are already installed.
  • Install one or more skills by name or by GitHub URL/path into the Codex environment.
  • Support private repos via authenticated requests and safe extraction with conflict checks.

Quick Start

Install a skill by name or repository path and Codex will place it under $CODEX_HOME/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 provide the repo URL or path, and the installer automates the download via ZIP or sparse git checkout, placing the files under $CODEX_HOME/skills.

Can I install multiple skills at once from a curated list?

Yes, you can install multiple skills at once by specifying their names, which the installer retrieves from curated lists or repos and syncs across your local Codex environments.

How do I list available skills and see which are already installed?

You can list available skills from curated lists or repos, and the installer identifies which ones are already present in your local Codex environment to prevent duplicates.

Does installing skills from private GitHub repos require authentication?

Yes, installing skills from private GitHub repos requires authenticated requests, allowing the installer to safely extract and place the skills under your CODEX_HOME directory.

Are there safety checks to prevent overwriting existing skills during installation?

Yes, the installer performs safety checks and conflict detection during extraction to prevent overwriting existing skills in your local Codex environment.