skill-installer

Install Codex skills from curated lists or GitHub repositories.

Updated May 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pawan0631/AI_OpenAISkill --skill skill-installer-pawan0631
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/pawan0631/AI_OpenAISkill/tree/main/skills/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pawan0631/AI_OpenAISkill --skill skill-installer-pawan0631

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Codex needs a reliable, repeatable way to fetch and place new skills into the local Codex environment from both curated repositories and remote GitHub paths, enabling teams to share capabilities without manual setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Install from a curated list of skills stored in a central repository or from a GitHub repo path.
  • List available skills, install one or multiple skills, and support private repositories.
  • Validate destination directories and prevent overwrites to ensure safe, repeatable installations.

Quick Start

Install a skill by providing a GitHub repo path or a curated location, and Codex 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?

You can install Codex skills by providing a GitHub repository path. The installer fetches the skill files using ZIP download or git sparse-checkout and places them directly under CODEX_HOME/skills.

Can I install skills from private GitHub repositories into my Codex environment?

Yes, installing skills from private GitHub repositories is supported. The installation process performs network requests to fetch skills and validates destination directories to prevent conflicts.

How do I list available Codex skills before installing them?

You can list available skills from a central curated repository. This workflow lets you view installed and remote skill options before selecting one or multiple to install.

Does the Codex skill installer prevent overwriting existing skill directories?

Yes, the installer validates destination directories to prevent overwrites. This ensures safe, repeatable installations by blocking conflicts before new skills are placed under CODEX_HOME/skills.

What is the best way to automate Codex skill installation across devops environments?

Automating Codex skill installation is best handled by fetching from a curated list or GitHub path. The tool validates destinations and supports both ZIP and sparse-checkout for repeatable devops setup.