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skill-installer

Install Codex skills into the CODEX_HOME skills directory from GitHub repositories.

1|Updated Apr 4, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#github#codex#skills#scripts#install
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/p-potvin/vaultwares-pipelines --skill skill-installer-p-potvin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/p-potvin/vaultwares-pipelines/tree/main/.github/agents/codex/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/p-potvin/vaultwares-pipelines --skill skill-installer-p-potvin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Installing and managing Codex skills across environments is error-prone and manual, requiring downloads, git operations, credential handling, and destination management that slow down onboarding and experimentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List available skills from curated or experimental indexes to discover installable items before taking action.
  • Install skills from the curated openai/skills collection or from arbitrary GitHub repositories, including support for private repos via existing git credentials or tokens.
  • Robust install behavior with direct-download and git sparse-checkout fallback, batch installs, ref/dest/method/name options, and safe abort on existing destination to avoid accidental overwrites.

Quick Start

Install the named skill from the curated list or provide a GitHub repo/path to install a skill into your $CODEX_HOME/skills directory.

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?▼

You can install Codex skills from GitHub by providing a repo path to the skill-installer, which places them into your CODEX_HOME/skills directory using direct download or git sparse-checkout fallbacks.

Can I install multiple Codex skills at once from GitHub?▼

Yes, you can install multiple Codex skills at once using batch install scenarios. The installer supports installing from curated lists or arbitrary GitHub repositories in a single operation.

Does the Codex skill installer work with private GitHub repositories?▼

Yes, the Codex skill installer works with private GitHub repositories by using your existing git credentials or accepting provided authentication tokens to access and download the skills.

How do I list available Codex skills before installing them?▼

You can list available Codex skills before installing by using the tool to view curated and experimental skill indexes. This allows you to discover installable items and plan your batch installs.

What happens if I try to install a Codex skill into an existing directory?▼

If you try to install a Codex skill into an existing destination, the installer safely aborts to avoid accidental overwrites of your previously installed skills or local modifications.

What git options can I specify when installing Codex skills?▼

When installing Codex skills, you can specify ref, dest, method, and name options to control the checkout behavior, destination path, download mechanism, and skill naming conventions.

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