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skill-installer

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

6|2|Updated Jan 11, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#GitHub#repository#install#curated#CODEX_HOME
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/trotsky1997/My-Claude-Agent-Skills --skill skill-installer-trotsky1997
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/trotsky1997/My-Claude-Agent-Skills/tree/main/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/trotsky1997/My-Claude-Agent-Skills --skill skill-installer-trotsky1997

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates installing Codex skills into your local CODEX_HOME/skills from curated sources or GitHub repositories, reducing manual setup and enabling quick capability expansion.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover curated skills from curated lists or other repositories, enabling quick exploration.
  • Install from curated lists to add new capabilities into CODEX_HOME/skills with a single command.
  • Install from GitHub repositories or private repos via URL/owner/repo and path, supporting both direct downloads and sparse-checkout methods.

Quick Start

Use the Skill Installer to list available curated skills and install a chosen skill:

  • List: python3 scripts/list-curated-skills.py
  • Install from curated: python3 scripts/install-skill-from-github.py --repo owner/repo --path path/to/skill
  • Install from another repo: python3 scripts/install-skill-from-github.py --url https://github.com/owner/repo/tree/main/path/to/skill

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 into CODEX_HOME?▼

To install Codex skills from a GitHub repository, use the installer script to pull the skill via direct download or git sparse-checkout, validate its SKILL.md file, and copy the directory directly into CODEX_HOME/skills for immediate use.

What is the best way to discover available curated Codex skills before installing?▼

Discovering curated Codex skills requires running the included list-curated-skills Python script, which scans configured sources and repositories to output an available list of skills ready for quick exploration and installation.

Can I install skills from private GitHub repositories using this method?▼

Yes, you can install skills from private GitHub repositories by providing the URL or the owner/repo and path parameters to the installer script, which supports private access for both direct downloads and sparse-checkout workflows.

Does the Codex skill installer require a specific directory structure?▼

The Codex skill installer requires the CODEX_HOME directory structure to exist, specifically copying validated skill folders containing a SKILL.md file into the CODEX_HOME/skills path to ensure proper local recognition.

How does the sparse-checkout method work when pulling skills from GitHub?▼

The sparse-checkout method works by fetching only the specific skill subdirectory from a GitHub repository rather than cloning the entire repo, validating the SKILL.md file, and copying that isolated path into CODEX_HOME/skills.

What happens if a GitHub repository does not contain a SKILL.md file?▼

If a GitHub repository does not contain a SKILL.md file, the installation validation fails and the skill is not copied into CODEX_HOME/skills, preventing invalid or incomplete skill directories from breaking your local setup.

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