skill-repair

Repair failed agent skill installations and update manifest.json.

1|Updated Mar 6, 2026

Search Tags:#skill installation #manifest.json #skill repair #agent maintenance #agent operation

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/DaBigHomie/ugwtf --skill skill-repair-dabighomie

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-repair
Source: https://github.com/DaBigHomie/ugwtf/tree/main/.claude/skills/skill-repair
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DaBigHomie/ugwtf --skill skill-repair-dabighomie

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the issue of broken or failed agent skill installations, allowing for the surgical repair and reinstallation of the affected skill.

Core Features & Use Cases

Error Analysis: Understand error messages and identify root causes of skill failure.
Fix Execution: Correct issues directly at the installed skill path, handling multi-file skill structures.
Manifest Update: Update manifest.json to indicate the skill is now functional after repairs, with error fields cleared.
Use Case: A developer encounters a skill that has failed to install on an agent. They use this skill to repair the source and update the manifest, ensuring the skill works as intended.

Quick Start

Use 'skill-repair my-skill' to apply fixes and re-install the skill with the skill ID 'my-skill'.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-repair

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I fix a broken agent skill installation that failed to load?▼

To fix a broken agent skill installation, you need a tool that analyzes the installation error, corrects the source files directly at the installed path, and updates the manifest to clear error fields.

Why does my agent skill installation fail and require manual manifest updates?▼

Agent skill installations fail due to source file issues or incomplete writes to the manifest. Repairing this requires modifying the installed skill directly and clearing error fields in manifest.json to restore operational integrity.

Can I repair multi-file agent skills without reinstalling the entire package?▼

Yes, you can repair multi-file agent skills without a full reinstallation by applying surgical fixes directly to the installed skill path and updating the associated manifest.json to reflect the functional state.

What is the best way to update manifest.json after an agent skill fails to install?▼

The best way to update manifest.json after an agent skill fails is to execute targeted fixes on the skill source, then clear the error fields in the manifest to indicate the skill is functional and ready for agent operation.

How to reinstall an agent skill after correcting installation errors?▼

To reinstall an agent skill after correcting installation errors, apply fixes to the broken source files, update the manifest.json to clear previous failure states, and re-initialize the skill within its specific agent context.

Does skill repair work for complex agent skills with multi-file structures?▼

Skill repair works for complex agent skills with multi-file structures by identifying the root cause of the failure, executing fixes across the affected files at the installed path, and updating the manifest accordingly.