skill-installer

Install AI skills from curated lists or GitHub repositories into $CODEX_HOME/skills.

Updated Jun 18, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kuroweb/dotfiles --skill skill-installer-kuroweb
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/kuroweb/dotfiles/tree/main/agents/.codex/skills/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kuroweb/dotfiles --skill skill-installer-kuroweb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of discovering and installing new AI capabilities, allowing users to easily expand their toolkit without manual intervention.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Curated Skill Installation: Installs skills from a pre-defined, trusted list.
  • GitHub Repository Installation: Allows installation of skills directly from any GitHub repository, including private ones.
  • Use Case: A user wants to add a new skill for code review. They can ask the AI to list available skills, find a suitable one in the curated list, or provide a GitHub URL for a specific skill they found elsewhere.

Quick Start

Use the skill installer to install the 'code-review' skill from the curated list.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-installer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I install AI skills from a GitHub repository into my environment?

To install AI skills from a GitHub repository, the skill installer downloads capabilities from specified GitHub paths into the $CODEX_HOME/skills directory. It handles potential authentication and download fallbacks for custom or private skills.

What is the best way to discover and add new AI agent skills?

Discovering and adding new AI agent skills is done by requesting installation from a pre-defined, trusted curated list. This simplifies expanding your toolkit by letting the installer manage the download process automatically.

Can I install skills from private GitHub repositories?

Yes, you can install skills from private GitHub repositories. The skill installer handles potential authentication for arbitrary GitHub paths, allowing you to securely add custom or private AI skills to your directory.

How does the skill installer handle GitHub download failures?

The skill installer manages GitHub download failures by utilizing download method fallbacks. This ensures the skill installation into the $CODEX_HOME/skills directory completes reliably even if the primary download method fails.

Do I need to manually place files in the $CODEX_HOME/skills directory?

No, you do not need to manually place files in the $CODEX_HOME/skills directory. The skill installer automatically manages this directory, extracting and placing the skill files from curated lists or GitHub repositories directly.