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skill-installer

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

2|Updated Apr 6, 2017
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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shiiman/dotfiles --skill skill-installer-shiiman
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/shiiman/dotfiles/tree/main/ai/codex/skills/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shiiman/dotfiles --skill skill-installer-shiiman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This instruction helps manage Codex skills by enabling installation from curated lists or GitHub repositories, centralizing skill management for Codex users.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List available skills from curated sources and compare with installed ones.
  • Install a skill from a curated list or a GitHub repo path, with optional path, ref, and destination.
  • Support private repositories and multiple skills in one operation, validating skill content before installation.

Quick Start

Provide --repo or --url and --path to install a skill, then restart Codex to load it.

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, provide the --repo or --url along with --path. The installer downloads, validates, and extracts the skill into CODEX_HOME/skills.

Can I install multiple skills from curated lists at once?▼

Yes, you can install multiple skills in one operation from curated lists. The tool validates the skill content before installation and supports pulling from private repositories.

How do I list available Codex skills and compare them with installed ones?▼

You can list available Codex skills and compare them with installed ones using the list-skills.py helper script. This identifies missing skills before installation.

Does the Codex skill installer support private GitHub repositories?▼

Yes, the Codex skill installer supports private GitHub repositories. It handles download or git methods with safe extraction and validation for secure skill management.

What command line options are available for installing Codex skills?▼

The installer supports --path, --repo, --url, --ref, and --dest options. These flags specify the skill location, repository, branch reference, and destination directory.

Why are my newly installed Codex skills not loading?▼

Newly installed Codex skills may not load immediately because you must restart Codex to load them. The skills are placed in CODEX_HOME/skills during installation.

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