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skill-installer

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

Updated Feb 4, 2026
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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pchemguy/Dummy --skill skill-installer-pchemguy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/pchemguy/Dummy/tree/main/docs/AgentSkills/openai/skills/skills/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pchemguy/Dummy --skill skill-installer-pchemguy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Install Codex skills from curated lists or GitHub repositories to enable quick skill deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover from curated lists or forked repos
  • Install a chosen skill quickly into CODEX_HOME/skills
  • Supports multiple paths and repo sources, with safety checks

Quick Start

Run the installer to list available skills, then install a chosen skill from the curated path or a GitHub repo.

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, the installer resolves the source repository, validates skill paths and SKILL.md files, and downloads them into CODEX_HOME/skills with conflict checks.

Can I install Codex skills from private GitHub repos?▼

Yes, you can install skills from private GitHub repos. The installer performs source resolution and supports both download and sparse-checkout methods to access and copy the skills into your local environment.

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

You can list available Codex skills by running the installer against curated lists. It resolves the curated paths to display installed and installable skills for quick deployment.

What happens if I try to install a Codex skill that already exists?▼

When installing a Codex skill that already exists, the installer performs conflict checks against the CODEX_HOME/skills directory to prevent overwriting existing skill paths and SKILL.md files.

Does the Codex skill installer use sparse-checkout for repositories?▼

Yes, the installer supports sparse-checkout for GitHub repositories. This method allows targeted extraction of validated skill paths and SKILL.md files without downloading the entire repository.

Why are my Codex skills failing to install from a custom path?▼

Codex skills fail to install from custom paths if source resolution cannot validate the required SKILL.md file or if the installer detects conflict checks failing within the CODEX_HOME/skills directory.

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