skills-updater

Name: skills-updater
Availability: InStock
Author: tangchunwu

Compare installed Claude Code skills against remote marketplace data for updates.

1|Updated Apr 5, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #plugins #updates #skill-management #claude-code #marketplaces

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/tangchunwu/skill-hub --skill skills-updater-tangchunwu

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Skill: skills-updater
Source: https://github.com/tangchunwu/skill-hub/tree/main/skills/custom/management/skills-updater
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tangchunwu/skill-hub --skill skills-updater-tangchunwu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Managing Claude Code skills across multiple sources (plugins and npx skills) is error-prone and time-consuming, leading to drift and manual maintenance.

Core Features & Use Cases

Checks installed Claude Code skills for updates across plugins and npx skills
Reinstalls affected skills after marketplace updates to ensure consistency
Outputs results in both human-readable and JSON formats with i18n support (English/Chinese)
Recommends popular skills to help you grow your toolkit

Quick Start

Run the updater to scan your installed Claude Code skills and report available updates.

Frequently Asked Questions about skills-updater

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

FAQPage Schema

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

To check installed Claude Code skills for updates, scan local versions and commit SHAs against remote marketplace data. This tool identifies available updates for plugins in ~/.claude/plugins and npx skills in ~/.skills.

How does Claude Code skill management handle unknown versions?▼

Claude Code skill management handles unknown versions by using git commit SHAs for comparison against remote marketplace data. It gracefully reports conflicts or missing data without failing the entire update check process.

Can I get Claude Code plugin update results in JSON format?▼

Yes, you can get Claude Code plugin update results in JSON format. The updater outputs deterministic results in both human-readable and JSON formats, reporting per-skill status, remote versions, and any encountered errors.

Does the Claude Code skills updater support internationalization?▼

Yes, the Claude Code skills updater supports internationalization with English and Chinese language outputs. This i18n support ensures human-readable results are accessible to users across different language preferences.

What is the best way to manage Claude Code skills across multiple sources?▼

The best way to manage Claude Code skills across multiple sources is automated comparison of local and remote marketplace data. This prevents manual maintenance errors and version drift across plugins and npx skill directories.