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skill-installer

Install Codex skills into $CODEX_HOME/skills from a curated list or a GitHub repo path. Use when a user asks to list installable skills, install a curated skill, or install a skill from another repo (including private repos).

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About skill-installer

The skill-installer is designed to facilitate the installation of Codex skills from a variety of sources, primarily focusing on curated skills available on GitHub. It addresses the need for users to easily access and manage skills that enhance their Codex functionality, thereby simplifying the process of skill acquisition and installation. By utilizing the skill-installer, users can quickly set up their environments with the necessary tools to improve their workflows and productivity.

FAQ

How do I list the available installable skills?

You can list the available installable skills by using the skill-installer without specifying any parameters, which will automatically show the curated skills.

Can I install skills from private GitHub repositories?

Yes, you can install skills from private GitHub repositories by using your existing git credentials or by providing a GITHUB_TOKEN/ GH_TOKEN.

What happens if I try to install a skill that already exists?

The installation will abort if the destination skill directory already exists.

Where are the skills installed?

Skills are installed into the directory $CODEX_HOME/skills/<skill-name>, which defaults to ~/.codex/skills.

What if the curated skills listing is unavailable?

If the curated listing is unavailable, the skill-installer will explain the error and exit.

All Files

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LICENSE.txt11.1 KB
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SKILL.md2.7 KB
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Install skill-installer

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill

Repository

openai/codex