skill-installer

Install bundled skills from curated lists or GitHub repositories into a local skills directory.

6|Updated Mar 6, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/jnotsknab/mux-swarm --skill skill-installer-jnotsknab

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/jnotsknab/mux-swarm/tree/main/Skills/bundled-docker/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jnotsknab/mux-swarm --skill skill-installer-jnotsknab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Install bundled skills into the local skills directory from curated lists or GitHub repos, enabling quick expansion of capabilities when building AI-powered workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

Install from curated lists (openai/skills/.curated, VoltAgent/awesome-openclaw-skills) and other GitHub repos.
Clone via sandbox or Docker, or use sparse-checkout to bring in a single skill.
Integrate installed skills into your local runtime with minimal setup.

Quick Start

Ask to install a bundled skill from curated lists or a GitHub repository to add it to your local skills directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-installer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I install bundled skills into a local skills directory from a GitHub repo?▼

To install bundled skills from a GitHub repo, you can automate the process by cloning via sandbox or Docker, or use sparse-checkout to bring in a single skill directly to your local skills directory.

What are curated sources for installing AI workflow skills?▼

Curated sources for installing AI workflow skills include specific lists like openai/skills/.curated and VoltAgent/awesome-openclaw-skills, which provide validated repositories for expanding your local runtime capabilities.

Does the skill installer work with automated CI pipelines and sandbox environments?▼

Yes, the skill installer works with automated CI pipelines and sandbox environments by validating source availability and supporting multiple installation methods like Docker cloning and sparse-checkout for agent environments.

Can I use sparse-checkout to install a single skill instead of cloning an entire repository?▼

Yes, you can use sparse-checkout to install a single skill instead of cloning an entire repository, allowing minimal setup and rapid expansion of capabilities across your developer tooling without downloading unnecessary files.

What is the best way to automate adding GitHub skills to a local runtime setup?▼

The best way to automate adding GitHub skills to a local runtime setup is using a skill installer that validates source availability from curated lists or cloned repositories and integrates them directly into your local skills directory.

Do I need a local skills directory before installing bundled skills from curated sources?▼

Yes, you need access to a local skills directory before installing bundled skills, as the automation process requires a validated target location to integrate installed skills into your local runtime environment.