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skill-installer

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

Updated Sep 6, 2025
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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yyoonchul/agent-rules --skill skill-installer-yyoonchul
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/yyoonchul/agent-rules/tree/main/agent-skills/skills/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yyoonchul/agent-rules --skill skill-installer-yyoonchul

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Install Codex skills into $CODEX_HOME/skills from a curated list or a GitHub repo path. Use when a user asks to list installable skills, install a curated skill, or install a skill from another repo (including private repos).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover and install skills from curated sources or arbitrary GitHub paths.
  • List available installable skills and identify which are already installed.
  • Install into CODEX_HOME/skills with optional custom naming and safety validation, including support for private repos.

Quick Start

Ask Codex to list installable skills or install a selected skill from a curated list or a GitHub repo.

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?▼

Install Codex skills from a GitHub repository using sparse-checkout methods to safely download and copy validated skill files directly into your CODEX_HOME/skills directory.

Can I discover and list available skills before installing them?▼

Yes, you can list available installable skills from curated lists or GitHub sources, and the tool will identify which skills are already installed in your environment.

Does the skill installer support private GitHub repositories?▼

Yes, the skill installer supports installing skills from private GitHub repositories, applying frontmatter validation and safe copying into CODEX_HOME/skills.

What is the best way to manage Codex skill installations from curated sources?▼

Managing Codex skills from curated sources is best handled by discovering, listing, and installing skills with optional custom naming and built-in safety validation.

Are there prerequisites for installing skills into CODEX_HOME?▼

You need a configured CODEX_HOME environment directory to install skills, as the tool requires safe copying into the CODEX_HOME/skills subdirectory with frontmatter validation.

Why does skill installation require frontmatter validation?▼

Frontmatter validation is required during skill installation to ensure safety and proper formatting before copying skill files into the CODEX_HOME/skills directory.

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