Skillsmith

Discover, evaluate, and install Claude Code skills with security scanning.

75|17|Updated Jan 11, 2026

Search Tags:#Claude Code #skill-management #mcp-server #security-scan #discover #install-skill #trust-tier

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/smith-horn/skillsmith --skill skillsmith

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Skillsmith
Source: https://github.com/smith-horn/skillsmith/tree/main/packages/mcp-server/src/assets/skills/skillsmith
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smith-horn/skillsmith --skill skillsmith

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Skillsmith provides a centralized system to discover, install, compare, and manage Claude Code skills, simplifying access to vetted skills and security checks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Discover, search, and compare Claude Code skills
Install to ~/.claude/skills/ and manage trust tiers, quotas, and security scans
Use cases: evaluating skill suitability for a project, creating custom skills with skill-builder, auditing installed skills

Quick Start

Use "Search skills for React projects" to find relevant skills, or "Install the commit skill" to add to your environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about Skillsmith

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I discover and install Claude Code skills for my project?▼

You can discover and install Claude Code skills by searching across trust tiers and using safe installation workflows to add them directly to your ~/.claude/skills/ directory. Skillsmith composes search results and performs compatibility checks to ensure the skills fit your specific project context.

What is a trust tier and how does it affect Claude Code skill management?▼

A trust tier is a classification system used during Claude Code skill management to evaluate the safety and reliability of a skill. Skillsmith uses trust tiers alongside security scans to guide discovery and ensure you only install vetted skills into your environment.

Can I check compatibility before installing a Claude Code skill?▼

Yes, compatibility checks are performed before installation to ensure the Claude Code skill suits your project context. Skillsmith evaluates YAML frontmatter validity and extracts metadata to guide the safe installation workflow and prevent incompatible additions.

How do I run a security scan on installed Claude Code skills?▼

To run a security scan on installed Claude Code skills, use the skill management system to audit your environment. Skillsmith enforces security scanning during the discovery and installation process to validate metadata and prevent unsafe code from executing.

Does Skillsmith work without any external dependencies or components?▼

Yes, Skillsmith operates entirely standalone without requiring external dependencies or components to manage Claude Code skills. It handles YAML frontmatter validation, security scanning, and metadata extraction internally to guide skill discovery and installation.

What is the best way to audit and compare Claude Code skills?▼

The best way to audit and compare Claude Code skills is to use a centralized management system that evaluates skill suitability across trust tiers. Skillsmith allows you to search, compare, and manage installed skills while enforcing YAML validity and security checks.