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skills-sync

Sync skills from a central repository to multiple IDE targets.

1|Updated Jan 16, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#skills#Python#sync#IDE#orphan-cleanup
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Kang-chen/Agent-skills --skill skills-sync-kang-chen
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skills-sync
Source: https://github.com/Kang-chen/Agent-skills/tree/main/skills-sync
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Kang-chen/Agent-skills --skill skills-sync-kang-chen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides cross-IDE skill synchronization capability, ensuring consistency of local skills across multiple targets. It is deprecated in favor of skill-manager but retained for backward compatibility and migration guidance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Global and project scope syncing from a local skills repository to IDE targets (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Gemini, Antigravity).
  • Automatic synchronization via symlinks or copies, with orphaned-skill cleanup to keep targets tidy.
  • Migration path and guidance to use skill-manager for ongoing operations.

Quick Start

Use the skills-sync tool to sync all skills from your local repository to IDE targets: skills sync -g

Frequently Asked Questions about skills-sync

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I sync skills across multiple IDEs like Cursor and Claude Code?▼

Syncing skills across IDE targets like Cursor and Claude Code uses a central repository to push updates via symlinks or copies, ensuring consistency across global and project scopes.

What's the best way to clean up orphaned skills in my IDE?▼

Orphaned skill cleanup happens automatically during synchronization, removing target IDE files that no longer exist in the central repository to keep directories tidy and consistent.

Does cross-IDE skill synchronization require external Python dependencies?▼

Cross-IDE skill synchronization requires only Python 3 and the standard library, needing no external dependencies to execute sync operations and maintain your development environment.

Can I use symlinks instead of copying files when syncing skills to IDE targets?▼

Yes, symlink-based synchronization is supported as an alternative to copying, linking IDE targets directly to the central repository to save space and ensure real-time updates.

Why is skills-sync deprecated and what should I use for ongoing skill management?▼

skills-sync is deprecated in favor of skill-manager for ongoing operations, but remains available for backward compatibility and provides migration guidance to transition existing workflows.

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