tooluniverse-install-skills

Detect missing ToolUniverse skills and install them via sparse git checkout.

Updated Apr 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Centaurioun/osteogenesis_imperfecta --skill tooluniverse-install-skills
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tooluniverse-install-skills
Source: https://github.com/Centaurioun/osteogenesis_imperfecta/tree/main/.agents/skills/tooluniverse-install-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Centaurioun/osteogenesis_imperfecta --skill tooluniverse-install-skills

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the detection and installation of missing ToolUniverse specialized skills across developer and agent client directories, removing manual cloning and placement steps that can block research workflows or routing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Canary detection: scans common client locations for SKILL.md canary files to determine whether ToolUniverse sub-skills are present.
  • Automated installation: clones ToolUniverse from GitHub using a shallow, sparse checkout of the skills folder and copies the necessary skill directories into the detected client path.
  • Client-aware placement: detects the client environment (Cursor, Codex/OpenAI, Windsurf, Gemini, Claude, OpenCode, Trae, etc.) and places skills into the appropriate directory, prompting the user if the client cannot be auto-detected.
  • Use Case: bootstrap a fresh developer workstation, CI environment, or agent runtime so the tooluniverse router can route requests to specialized research skills without manual setup.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to detect missing ToolUniverse skills and install them into the current client environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about tooluniverse-install-skills

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

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How do I automatically install missing ToolUniverse skills during environment bootstrapping?

To automatically install missing ToolUniverse skills, the system scans common client directories for SKILL.md canary files, executes a shallow git sparse-checkout from GitHub, and copies the skill folders into the detected client path to ensure the router can route requests properly.

Can I set up ToolUniverse research skills across different developer client environments?

Yes, ToolUniverse skills setup detects the client environment, including Cursor, Codex, Windsurf, Gemini, Claude, OpenCode, and Trae, placing the skills into the appropriate directory automatically and prompting you if the client cannot be auto-detected.

What is the best way to detect missing research skills in my agent runtime?

The best way to detect missing research skills is by performing filesystem checks for SKILL.md canary files across common client locations, which determines whether the necessary ToolUniverse sub-skills are already present in your project setup.

Does the ToolUniverse skill installation require a full git clone of the repository?

No, ToolUniverse skill installation does not require a full git clone; it executes a shallow, sparse checkout of only the skills folder from GitHub to copy the necessary directories efficiently with minimal user input.

Why does my ToolUniverse router fail to route requests to specialized skills?

Your ToolUniverse router fails to route requests when specialized skills are missing from the client directory, which this Skill resolves by automating filesystem checks and copying the required skill directories to the correct path.

Do I need to manually copy specialized skills for CI environment bootstrapping?

No, you do not need to manually copy specialized skills for CI environment bootstrapping; the automated installation detects your client layout and places the cloned skills folder directly into the appropriate directory.