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skill-installer

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

Updated Feb 28, 2026
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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/raphaelmans/agent-skills --skill skill-installer-raphaelmans
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/raphaelmans/agent-skills/tree/main/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/raphaelmans/agent-skills --skill skill-installer-raphaelmans

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Install Codex skills into CODEX_HOME/skills from curated lists or GitHub repos, enabling effortless discovery and deployment of capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List available skills from curated sources or remote repos.
  • Install a curated skill or a skill from another repo (including private repos) into CODEX_HOME/skills.
  • Validate each skill directory by requiring a SKILL.md entry point and provide clear error messages when installation fails.

Quick Start

Ask Codex to list available skills and install a chosen one from a GitHub path using the install-skill-from-github.py script.

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 a GitHub repository by providing a repo URL or owner/repo path to the installer, which validates the SKILL.md entry point and deploys the directory into CODEX_HOME/skills.

What is the process to list available Codex skills from curated sources?▼

Listing available Codex skills involves querying curated sources or remote repos to display installable capabilities, helping you discover and select skills before deploying them into your local environment.

Can I install Codex skills from private GitHub repositories?▼

Yes, you can install Codex skills from private GitHub repositories by supplying the appropriate URL or owner/repo path, allowing authenticated access to deploy skills into CODEX_HOME/skills.

Why does my Codex skill installation fail with a missing SKILL.md error?▼

Codex skill installation fails when the target directory lacks a SKILL.md entry point, as the installer validates this file to ensure the skill is structurally sound before copying it to CODEX_HOME/skills.

Do I need a specific directory structure to install Codex skills from GitHub?▼

You need a valid skill directory containing a SKILL.md entry point for installation, as the installer validates this structure before deploying the skill into the CODEX_HOME/skills directory.

What's the best way to automate installing multiple Codex skills from GitHub?▼

Automating Codex skill installation involves running the installer script against curated lists or multiple GitHub repo paths, sequentially validating and deploying each skill directory into CODEX_HOME/skills.

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