skill-installer

Install Codex skills from curated lists or GitHub repositories.

28|Updated Jun 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xyun92/trilane --skill skill-installer-xyun92
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/xyun92/trilane/tree/main/trilane-rs/skills/src/assets/samples/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xyun92/trilane --skill skill-installer-xyun92

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires github-api, requests, argparse, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Manages the installation of Codex skills, simplifying the process of adding new functionalities to Codex.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Curated Skill List: Offers a list of curated skills from sources like openai/skills.
  • Skill Installation: Enables the installation of skills either from a curated list or a specified GitHub repository.
  • Multiple Sources: Supports both public and private GitHub repositories for skill installation.
  • Default Installation Path: Skills are installed by default to $CODEX_HOME/skills.

Quick Start

Use the skill-installer skill to install a skill from the curated list or a specific GitHub repository: Use the --list-skills command to see the available skills. Use the --install-skill command to install a skill from a curated list: Use the --install-skill-from-github command to install a skill from 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?

To install Codex skills from a GitHub repository, use the command to install skills from GitHub, which automates fetching metadata and files using direct download or git sparse checkout.

Can I install skills from private GitHub repositories into Codex?

Yes, you can install skills from private GitHub repositories, but you must have the appropriate permissions to access the target skill's GitHub repository before installation.

What is the default installation path for skills in the Codex system?

The default installation path for skills in the Codex system is $CODEX_HOME/skills, where all fetched skill metadata and files are automatically placed.

How do I see available skills before installing them?

To see available skills before installing, use the list skills command to view a curated list of skills from sources like openai/skills.

Does installing skills from GitHub require git sparse checkout?

Installing skills from GitHub supports git sparse checkout for repositories, but it also provides direct download as an alternative method for fetching skill files.

What are the limitations of using curated lists for skill installation?

Curated lists limit skill installation to predefined selections from sources like openai/skills, whereas specifying a GitHub repository offers broader access to public and private skills.