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skill-installer

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

Updated Jan 22, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#codex#skills#install#curated#sparse-checkout
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yutanpo1227/dotfiles --skill skill-installer-yutanpo1227
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/yutanpo1227/dotfiles/tree/main/dot_codex/skills/dot_system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yutanpo1227/dotfiles --skill skill-installer-yutanpo1227

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This tool solves the challenge of discovering, locating, and installing Codex skills by pulling them from curated sources or direct GitHub repo paths and placing them into CODEX_HOME/skills for easy activation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover and install skills from curated sources or external repositories.
  • Supports installation from curated lists (default) or experimental paths and from private repos via token-based access.
  • Validates target skill directories by requiring a SKILL.md presence, then copies assets into CODEX_HOME/skills with collision checks.
  • Provides listing and installation workflows to simplify managing available skills.

Quick Start

Run the helper scripts to list available skills or install a chosen skill from a curated list 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?▼

To install Codex skills from a GitHub repository, the tool retrieves the skill using download-based methods or git-sparse-checkout, validates the presence of SKILL.md, and copies it into CODEX_HOME/skills with collision checks.

Can I install Codex skills from private GitHub repositories?▼

Yes, you can install Codex skills from private GitHub repositories by providing token-based access, allowing the installer to authenticate and retrieve the skill directory securely.

What is required in a directory for it to be recognized as a valid Codex skill?▼

A directory must contain a SKILL.md file to be recognized as a valid Codex skill. The installer validates this requirement before copying the skill assets into the destination directory.

How can I discover available Codex skills to install?▼

You can discover available skills by running the provided helper scripts to list installable skills from curated lists, allowing you to browse and select a skill for installation into your environment.

What is the best way to handle multiple Codex skill installations at once?▼

The best way to handle multiple installations is using the skill-installer, which supports multiple skill paths in a single operation, streamlining the retrieval and copying process for several repositories.

Does installing a skill overwrite existing files in the CODEX_HOME/skills directory?▼

No, installing a skill does not silently overwrite files; the installer performs conflict checks during the copy process to prevent collisions in the CODEX_HOME/skills destination directory.

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