skill-search

Search the Agent Skills Catalog by keyword, vendor, or category via HTTP GETs.

1|1|Updated Jan 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SkillsCatalog/registry --skill skill-search-skillscatalog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skill-search
Source: https://github.com/SkillsCatalog/registry/tree/main/skills/skill-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SkillsCatalog/registry --skill skill-search-skillscatalog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Locating the right AI agent skill in a large catalog can be slow and error-prone. This skill provides fast discovery and access to skill details for evaluation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lightweight search across the catalog by keyword, vendor, or category to surface relevant skills
  • Retrieve detailed skill information and usage examples to compare options
  • Get vendor and skill metadata to inform integration decisions

Quick Start

Search the catalog for a term, for example 'PDF tools', to view matching skills.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search the agent skills catalog to find available tools?

You can search the agent skills catalog by keyword, vendor, or category to discover relevant tools. The skill leverages the catalog API with HTTP GETs to quickly surface matching skills for evaluation.

Can I retrieve detailed vendor and skill metadata for integration decisions?

Yes, you can retrieve detailed skill information and vendor metadata for integration decisions. The catalog search fetches skill details and usage examples to help you compare options before integration.

How do I compare multiple skills in a large inventory?

To compare skills in a large inventory, use the lightweight catalog search to retrieve detailed information and usage examples for each option. This allows you to evaluate vendor metadata and skill features side by side.

Does the skill search handle API timeouts and errors?

The skill search handles API timeouts and errors during the catalog HTTP GET requests. It manages connection failures gracefully and optionally outputs the retrieved skill data in JSON format.

What is the best way to explore a large skill inventory by category?

The best way to explore a large skill inventory by category is using the catalog search API. It applies lightweight queries to surface relevant skills across the inventory and optionally outputs the results as JSON.