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skills-cli

Use when users ask to discover, install, list, check, update, remove, back up, restore, sync, or initialize Agent Skills, mention `bunx skills`, `npx skills`, `skills.sh`, or `skills-lock.json`, ask "find a skill for X", or want help extending agent capabilities with installable skills.

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About skills-cli

The skills-cli is a command-line interface tool that simplifies the management of installable Agent Skills, enabling users to discover, install, update, remove, backup, restore, and initialize various skills. It integrates with the open Agent Skills ecosystem and allows users to interact with it via commands like 'bunx skills', 'npx skills', or 'skills.sh'. This tool is invaluable for extending agent capabilities with installable skills, making it easier for users to find specialized workflows or reusable tools. Whether users want to automate processes or access domain-specific capabilities, skills-cli serves as an effective manager for handling these integrations.

FAQ

How do I install a skill using skills-cli?

To install a skill, use the command: 'bunx skills add <source> --skill <name>'. You can specify the source as a GitHub URL, GitLab URL, or a local package path.

Can I install skills globally?

Yes, you can install skills globally by adding the '-g' flag to your install command, such as: 'bunx skills add <source> --skill <name> -g'.

How can I list available skills in a package without installing them?

You can list the skills in a package by using the '--list' flag: 'bunx skills add <source> --list'.

Are there any prerequisites for using skills-cli?

Skills-cli relies on the Bun or npx package manager. Ensure that one of these tools is available in your environment to use the 'bunx skills' or 'npx skills' commands.

Can I install skills for a specific agent like Codex?

Yes, you can specify an agent during installation by using the '-a' flag followed by the agent's name, such as: 'bunx skills add <source> --skill <name> -a codex'.

Install skills-cli

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

xixu-me/skills