installing-skills-from-github

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of installing external Claude Code skills directly from GitHub repositories, preventing common git conflicts and ensuring proper tracking.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Git Submodule Integration: Installs GitHub skills as git submodules, maintaining a clean project structure and enabling version control.
• .gitignore Conflict Resolution: Guides users on modifying .gitignore to allow project-local skills.
• Hook Configuration: Provides instructions for setting up skill-specific hooks, such as those for continuous learning.
• Use Case: When you need to add a new skill from a GitHub URL like https://github.com/obra/superpowers and git warns about embedded repositories, this skill provides the exact steps to resolve it.

Quick Start

Use the installing-skills-from-github skill to add the 'superpowers' skill from the 'obra' GitHub repository.