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skill-installer

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

Updated Feb 5, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#curation#github#codex#skills#install
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/syl2042/codex_skills --skill skill-installer-syl2042
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/syl2042/codex_skills/tree/main/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/syl2042/codex_skills --skill skill-installer-syl2042

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 a GitHub repo path, enabling teams to share and deploy skills quickly across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Install from the curated list to quickly provision common skills for a project.
  • Install from a GitHub repository or path to bring in skills not present in the curated set, including private repos.
  • Validates the presence of SKILL.md in each skill directory and installs to CODEX_HOME/skills.

Quick Start

Provide a skill name with an optional --repo or --url to install it from curated lists or a GitHub repository.

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 the skill name with a --repo or --url flag. The tool fetches the repository, validates the SKILL.md file, and installs it into CODEX_HOME/skills.

What is the best way to deploy shared Codex skills across multiple projects?▼

Deploying shared Codex skills across projects is done by installing from a curated list or GitHub repo path. This fetches and validates the skills into CODEX_HOME/skills, enabling quick team provisioning.

Can I install Codex skills from private GitHub repositories?▼

Yes, you can install Codex skills from private GitHub repositories. The tool fetches skills from external private repos, validates the SKILL.md file, and installs them into CODEX_HOME/skills.

Does the Codex skill installer require network access to fetch curated listings?▼

Yes, installing curated or GitHub Codex skills requires network access to fetch listings and repository content. The tool needs connectivity to validate SKILL.md files and install them into CODEX_HOME/skills.

What happens if a skill directory is missing a SKILL.md file during installation?▼

If a skill directory is missing a SKILL.md file, the installation validation fails. The installer checks for SKILL.md presence in each directory before copying skills into CODEX_HOME/skills.

How do I list available skills before installing them into my environment?▼

You can list available Codex skills by using the installer to fetch curated listings. This requires network access and displays skills before you install them into CODEX_HOME/skills.

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