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Installing Skills System

Installs the clank skills repository and configures Claude via symlinks and CLAUDE.md.

Updated Dec 4, 2025
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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dallascrilley/dowser --skill installing-skills-system-dallascrilley
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Installing Skills System
Source: https://github.com/dallascrilley/dowser/tree/main/skills/installing-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dallascrilley/dowser --skill installing-skills-system-dallascrilley

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Setting up a personal Claude skills library requires manual cloning, symlinking skills and commands into ~/.claude, and editing CLAUDE.md, which is error-prone when done by hand. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Automated Installation: Clones or forks the clank repository to ~/.clank/clank and runs install.sh to symlink skills and slash commands. - CLAUDE.md Configuration: Adds a mandatory skills-discovery preamble to ~/.claude/CLAUDE.md so Claude searches the library before tasks. - Backup and Verification: Backs up any existing ~/PAI/.claude/skills directory with a timestamp and verifies symlinks and the skills-search tool after install. - Use Case: A developer setting up Claude Code on a new machine runs the installer once to get the full skills library, slash commands like /brainstorm, and automatic skill discovery. ## Quick Start Ask Claude to install the clank skills system by cloning the repository to ~/.clank and running the installer script.

Frequently Asked Questions about Installing Skills System

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I install the clank skills library for Claude?▼

Clone or fork the clank repository into ~/.clank/clank, then run ./skills/meta/installing-skills/install.sh from the repo root. The script symlinks skills into ~/.claude/skills and commands into ~/.claude/commands, after which you add the provided XML block to CLAUDE.md.

How to install clank without the GitHub CLI?▼

Use a plain git clone instead of gh repo fork: run git clone https://github.com/obra/clank.git inside ~/.clank, then execute the install.sh script from the cloned repository root.

Does the clank installer overwrite an existing skills directory?▼

No, the installer backs up an existing ~/PAI/.claude/skills directory to a timestamped path like skills.backup.YYYY-MM-DD-HHMMSS before creating the new symlink. You can restore the backup manually if needed.

Why does install.sh fail with 'Not running from clank repository root'?▼

The script validates that it is executed from the clank repository root by checking for the skills/meta/installing-skills directory. Change into ~/.clank/clank before running the script to resolve this.

How do I uninstall the clank skills system?▼

Remove the ~/PAI/.claude/skills symlink and the individual command symlinks in ~/.claude/commands, delete the skills section from CLAUDE.md, and optionally remove ~/.clank/clank. Restore any timestamped backup if you had prior skills.

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