skill-installer

Install and manage Codex skills from curated lists or GitHub repositories.

Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jetteim/platform-workstation-bootstrap --skill skill-installer-jetteim
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/jetteim/platform-workstation-bootstrap/tree/main/agents/skills/codex-curated/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jetteim/platform-workstation-bootstrap --skill skill-installer-jetteim

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Install and manage Codex skills from curated lists or GitHub repositories, making it easy to discover, install, and upgrade skills across environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List available skills from curated sources or GitHub paths.
  • Install a selected skill into CODEX_HOME/skills.
  • Install from private repos or other sources via URL or owner/repo paths.

Quick Start

Ask to install a specific skill by name or from a GitHub path, and the installer 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?

Yes, you can install Codex skills from private GitHub repositories. You simply provide the private repository path or URL, and the installer safely handles the file operations to place the skill under CODEX_HOME/skills.

What is the best way to discover and list available Codex skills?

The best way to discover available Codex skills is by listing them from curated sources. The installer handles discovery by querying these default lists to help you find and select skills for deployment.

Can I install a curated skill into a specific local directory?

Installed curated skills are placed directly under CODEX_HOME/skills. The installer manages this directory path automatically to ensure your skill is correctly deployed and ready for use.

Do I need to manually parse SKILL.md frontmatter before installing a skill?

No, you do not need to manually parse SKILL.md frontmatter. The installer automatically handles parsing the frontmatter and performing safe file operations when deploying a skill from a curated list or repository.

Does the Codex skill installer support fallbacks if a default curated source is unavailable?

Yes, the installer supports default sources and fallbacks when retrieving skills. This ensures you can still discover and install skills even if a primary curated list or GitHub repository is temporarily unavailable.