skill-installer

Install Codex skills into CODEX_HOME/skills from curated lists or GitHub repositories.

1|Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tense-i/stock-market-simulator --skill skill-installer-tense-i
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-installer
Source: https://github.com/tense-i/stock-market-simulator/tree/main/skills/.system/skill-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tense-i/stock-market-simulator --skill skill-installer-tense-i

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

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

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover available skills from curated sources and GitHub paths.
  • Install one or multiple skills into CODEX_HOME/skills with optional renaming and flexible provenance (curated or repo-based).
  • Support both direct ZIP download and Git sparse-checkout for retrieval, including private repositories when credentials are provided.

Quick Start

Run the install script with appropriate --repo/--path or --url to install a skill from a curated list or a GitHub repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-installer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I install Codex skills from a GitHub repository?▼

You can install Codex skills from a GitHub repository by running the install script with --repo/--path or --url arguments. The script retrieves skills into CODEX_HOME/skills using ZIP downloads or Git sparse-checkout.

What are curated Codex skills and how do I list them?▼

Curated Codex skills are pre-selected skill lists available for installation. You can discover and list available skills from these curated sources by running the provided scripts before choosing which ones to install.

Can I install skills from private GitHub repositories?▼

Yes, you can install skills from private GitHub repositories. The installation script supports private repos when you provide the necessary credentials, using ZIP downloads or Git sparse-checkout for retrieval.

Does the Codex skill installer support renaming skills during installation?▼

Yes, the Codex skill installer supports optional renaming when installing skills. You can install one or multiple skills into CODEX_HOME/skills from curated lists or GitHub paths with custom names.

What is the difference between ZIP download and Git sparse-checkout for installing skills?▼

The installer uses ZIP downloads or Git sparse-checkout to retrieve skills from GitHub paths. Both methods validate skill paths and destination directories, but sparse-checkout allows fetching specific directories without cloning the entire repository.