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skills-updater

Scan installed Claude Code skills and update them from multiple sources.

173|16|Updated Jan 21, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#skills#Claude Code#plugins#update#npx#marketplaces
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yizhiyanhua-ai/skills-updater --skill skills-updater
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skills-updater
Source: https://github.com/yizhiyanhua-ai/skills-updater/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yizhiyanhua-ai/skills-updater --skill skills-updater

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users manage, update, and discover Claude Code skills across multiple installation sources (Claude Code plugins and npx skills). It scans for available updates, supports batch or individual updates with intelligent local change merging, and recommends popular skills from skillsmp.com and skills.sh marketplaces. Use when users want to update skills, check for new versions, discover trending skills, or manage their skill collection.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Update checker scans installed skills and reports available updates across multiple sources.
  • Batch or individual updates with intelligent merge handling after marketplace updates.
  • Recommendations from skills.sh and skillsmp.com to help discover popular skills.
  • Centralized management of your Claude Code skill collection.

Quick Start

Use the Skills Updater after installation to check for updates, update markets, and discover new skills.

  • Check for updates: Run the update checker to see installed skills and available updates.
  • Update a marketplace: Run the marketplace updater to refresh a marketplace and automatically reinstall affected skills (when using --auto-install).
  • Discover new skills: Run the recommender to fetch trending and personalized skills.

Frequently Asked Questions about skills-updater

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

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How do I check for available updates for my installed Claude Code skills?▼

To check for available Claude Code skills updates, run an update checker that scans local catalogs at ~/.claude/plugins and public marketplaces to fetch version commits and report outdated skills. It compares your installed versions against marketplace releases.

Can I batch update multiple Claude Code plugins without losing local changes?▼

Yes, you can batch update multiple Claude Code plugins while preserving local changes. The update process supports intelligent local change merging, automatically reconciling your modifications with the latest marketplace versions during reinstallation.

What is the best way to discover popular Claude Code skills from marketplaces?▼

The best way to discover popular Claude Code skills is to use a recommender that fetches trending and personalized skills from skillsmp.com and skills.sh marketplaces. It scans public marketplaces to provide centralized skill recommendations.

Does the Claude Code skills update process support automation and structured output?▼

Yes, the Claude Code skills update process supports automation through structured JSON output. You can trigger update checks and marketplace refreshes, then parse the structured JSON results to automate subsequent installation or notification workflows.

How do I automatically reinstall affected npx skills after a marketplace update?▼

To automatically reinstall affected npx skills after a marketplace update, run the marketplace updater with the --auto-install flag. This refreshes the marketplace catalog and automatically reinstalls any skills impacted by the updated source.

Why does my Claude Code plugin update fail to merge local changes?▼

Claude Code plugin updates may fail to merge local changes if the intelligent merge handler encounters conflicting modifications between your local catalog and the marketplace version. Ensure your local changes do not directly conflict with upstream updates before syncing.

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