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skill-lookup

Search for and install reusable Claude Skills into a local directory.

2|1|Updated Jan 17, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#search#skills#claude#mcp#installation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pplmx/ethereal --skill skill-lookup-pplmx
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-lookup
Source: https://github.com/pplmx/ethereal/tree/main/.claude/skills/skill-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pplmx/ethereal --skill skill-lookup-pplmx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It removes the guesswork from finding reusable Agent Skills, letting you quickly discover the right capability, inspect its contents, and install it when needed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Discovery: Search for skills by keyword, category, or tag when you need a capability for coding, automation, documentation, or other recurring work.
  • Skill Retrieval: Fetch a specific skill and review its instructions, reference files, scripts, and configuration in one place.
  • Skill Installation: Turn a found skill into a local .claude/skills entry so it can be reused in future sessions without repeating setup.
  • Use Case: A user asks for a code review helper, and this Skill finds matching options, shows their file lists and metadata, then installs the chosen one.

Quick Start

Use this skill to search for a relevant skill by keyword and install the one you want into your local Claude skills directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-lookup

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find and install Claude Skills for automation tasks?▼

To find and install Claude Skills, you can search by keyword, category, or tag, review the skill's SKILL.md metadata and files, then add the chosen skill directly to your local .claude/skills directory for reuse.

What is a Claude Skill package and how does its file structure work?▼

A Claude Skill package is centered on a SKILL.md file containing frontmatter, alongside optional reference files, scripts, and configuration files that define the skill's reusable instructions and automation capabilities.

Do I need the prompts.chat MCP tools to search for and retrieve skills?▼

Yes, searching for and retrieving skills requires the prompts.chat MCP tools search_skills and get_skill, which provide the functions to discover, inspect, and download skill packages for local installation.

Can I review a skill's metadata and scripts before installing it locally?▼

You can review a skill's metadata, reference files, scripts, and configuration by retrieving it, allowing you to inspect the full package contents before adding it to your local Claude skills directory.

What is the best way to search for reusable Agent Skills by keyword?▼

The best way to search for reusable Agent Skills is using keyword, category, or tag queries to discover matching capabilities, inspect their file lists and metadata, and install the selected skill into your local environment.

Are there limitations when adding found skills to a local skills directory?▼

Adding found skills to a local skills directory requires the skill package to use the SKILL.md frontmatter structure, meaning skills without this specific format cannot be installed through this search and retrieval process.

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