skill-installer

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

Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/onelee85/my-skills --skill skill-installer-onelee85
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/onelee85/my-skills/tree/main/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/onelee85/my-skills --skill skill-installer-onelee85

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Installing and provisioning Codex skills across environments can be cumbersome without a centralized installer and discovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List available skills from curated lists or experimental sets to understand what's installable.
  • Install a chosen skill from a GitHub repo path, or from another repo (including private repos) with minimal commands.
  • Ensure safe installation by validating skill paths, avoiding conflicts in CODEX_HOME/skills, and cleaning up temporary assets.

Quick Start

Install a skill by pointing to a GitHub repo/path or by asking the assistant to list and install from curated sources.

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 can use the skill-installer to fetch modules from a repo path directly into CODEX_HOME/skills via automatic download or sparse git checkout.

Can I install skills from private GitHub repositories?

Yes, you can install skills from private GitHub repositories. The installer supports fetching skill modules from multiple sources, including private repos, with minimal commands required.

How do I discover available curated skills to install?

You can discover available curated skills by asking the assistant to list installable skills from curated lists or experimental sets, allowing you to understand what modules are available before installation.

Does installing skills from GitHub repos prevent path conflicts in CODEX_HOME?

Yes, installing skills ensures safe installation by validating skill paths and avoiding conflicts in the CODEX_HOME/skills directory, while also cleaning up any temporary assets.

Why use sparse git checkout when provisioning skill modules?

Sparse git checkout is used to fetch skill modules safely and efficiently, ensuring path validation and safe extraction into the CODEX_HOME/skills directory without downloading unnecessary files.

What is the best way to manage Codex skills across multiple environments?

The best way to manage Codex skills across environments is using a centralized installer to discover, install, and normalize skill modules from curated lists or GitHub repositories into a unified directory.