skills-manager

Manage agent skill packages from GitHub or npm using npx skills.

9|Updated Jun 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/llm011/ethan-agent --skill skills-manager-llm011
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skills-manager
Source: https://github.com/llm011/ethan-agent/tree/main/ethan/defaults/skills/skills-manager
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/llm011/ethan-agent --skill skills-manager-llm011

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies discovering, installing, updating, listing, and removing agent skill packages without manually managing skill directories.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Discovery: Search available community skills by keyword using the npx skills tool.
  • Package Management: Install skills from GitHub or npm, update existing packages, list installed skills, and remove unwanted ones.
  • Use Case: When you need to extend Ethan with a new capability, use this Skill to find a suitable package, install it for the current project or globally, and make it available in future conversations.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to find and install a skill for the capability you need from GitHub or the community skill registry.

Frequently Asked Questions about skills-manager

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I install agent extensions for Ethan from GitHub or npm?

To install agent extensions, use the npx skills command-line tool to search for a community skill package and install it globally or within your current project directory.

What is the best way to manage and update installed agent skill packages?

Managing and updating installed agent skill packages is done through the npx skills tool, which allows you to list existing extensions, check for package updates, and remove unwanted skills from your environment.

Do I need Node.js to use npx skills for discovering community skills?

Yes, Node.js is required because the npx skills command-line tool relies on the Node.js runtime to discover, install, and maintain agent skill packages from the npm registry or GitHub.

Can I control whether an agent skill is available globally or per project?

Yes, you can control skill availability by choosing to install the agent extension globally or placing it within the current project's supported skill directories during the npx skills installation process.

How do I find a specific capability in the community skill registry?

To find a specific capability, search the community skill registry by keyword using the npx skills discovery feature to locate and retrieve relevant agent extension packages.

Why manually manage skill directories when extending agent capabilities?

Manually managing skill directories is unnecessary because the npx skills tool automates the discovery, installation, updating, and removal of agent skill packages directly into supported directories.