skill-installer

Name: skill-installer
Availability: InStock
Author: SkillsCatalog

Install AI agent skills into Claude Code, Goose, OpenCode, and Cursor harnesses.

1|1|Updated Jan 3, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #python #cli #catalog #skill-management #install #harness

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npx skills add https://github.com/SkillsCatalog/registry --skill skill-installer-skillscatalog

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Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/SkillsCatalog/registry/tree/main/skills/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SkillsCatalog/registry --skill skill-installer-skillscatalog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, agentskills_config, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Centralizes the deployment of AI agent skills across multiple harnesses, ensuring consistent installation and updates.

Core Features & Use Cases

Cross-harness installation to Claude Code, Goose, OpenCode, Cursor, and other supported harnesses.
Local and catalog installation from a given skill directory or catalog reference.
Uninstall, list, and update installed skills across all harnesses.

Quick Start

Run the installer to copy the skill files into the target harness 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 AI agent skills across multiple harnesses like Claude Code and Goose?▼

You can install AI agent skills across multiple harnesses by running the skill-installer, which copies skill files from a local directory or catalog source into the target harness environment. It supports Claude Code, Goose, OpenCode, and Cursor.

Can I manage installed skills across different harness environments from one place?▼

Yes, you can list, update, and uninstall installed skills across all supported harnesses from a centralized interface. This ensures consistent skill management and deployment across Claude Code, Goose, OpenCode, and Cursor.

Do I need Python 3.9 to use the skill-installer for catalog installation?▼

Yes, Python 3.9 or higher is required to run the skill-installer. You also need access to the local file system for directory-based installation or catalog API authentication for downloading content.

What's the best way to update or uninstall skills deployed to multiple AI agent harnesses?▼

The skill-installer provides built-in commands to update and uninstall skills across all supported harnesses. This centralizes deployment and ensures consistent version management across your local and catalog-installed skills.

Does the skill-installer work with local directories as well as catalog sources?▼

Yes, the skill-installer supports both local directory installation and catalog-based installation. It applies to project-local setups and various supported harnesses, requiring either local file system access or catalog API authentication.