# Turn Markdown runbooks into executable, parameterized procedures with Runme

> Run named steps directly from Markdown runbooks so operational docs stay executable instead of drifting into stale reference text.

- Skill: `agentskillexchange/turn-markdown-runbooks-into-executable-parameterized-procedu` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add agentskillexchange/turn-markdown-runbooks-into-executable-parameterized-procedu`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/agentskillexchange/turn-markdown-runbooks-into-executable-parameterized-procedu/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: agentskillexchange (https://skillmd.com/u/agentskillexchange)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/agentskillexchange/turn-markdown-runbooks-into-executable-parameterized-procedu

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# Turn Markdown runbooks into executable, parameterized procedures with Runme

Run named steps directly from Markdown runbooks so operational docs stay executable instead of drifting into stale reference text.

## Prerequisites

Runme CLI, Markdown runbooks with fenced code blocks, local shell or supported runtime

## Installation

Use the upstream install or setup path that matches your environment:
- $ brew update
- $ brew install runme
- $ npm install -g runme
- $ go install github.com/runmedev/runme/v3@main

Requirements and caveats from upstream:
- [Runme](https://runme.dev) is a tool that makes runbooks actually runnable, making it easier to follow step-by-step instructions. Shell/Bash, Python, Ruby, JavaScript/TypeScript, Lua, PHP, Perl, and many other runtime...
- If you prefer using NPM (Node Package Manager) for managing your packages, Runme can also be installed globally via the following command:

Basic usage or getting-started notes:
- Discover and run code snippets directly from your markdown files, e.g. runbooks, docs, or READMEs. Read the [docs](https://docs.runme.dev).
- To get started with Runme on MacOS, the recommended method of installation is using Homebrew, a popular package manager that simplifies the installation process. First, ensure your Homebrew is up to date to avoid any...
- sh { name=update-brew }

- Source: https://github.com/runmedev/runme
- Extracted from upstream docs: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/runmedev/runme/HEAD/README.md

## Documentation

- https://docs.runme.dev/

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/turn-markdown-runbooks-into-executable-parameterized-procedures-with-runme/)