How do I install the Path Optimizer skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add antgroup/path-optimizer in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Path Optimizer skill do?

Optimize your shell PATH for faster command resolution. Clean up duplicates and prioritize frequently used directories. Use when: path cleanup, shell path, optimize path, slow commands It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.

Is Path Optimizer safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Path Optimizer?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Path Optimizer free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Path Optimizer?

antgroup (@antgroup) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Path Optimizer by antgroup — Agent Skill

Name: Path Optimizer
Author: antgroup

File contents

PATH Optimizer v2.0.0

Speed up command resolution with intelligent PATH management.

Features

Duplicate PATH entry removal
Usage-based prioritization
Dead path cleanup
PATH analytics
Safe path ordering
Quick restore

Installation

Analyzes and optimizes your PATH configuration.

Configuration

# config.yaml
optimization:
  remove_duplicates: true
  remove_dead: true
  prioritize_by_usage: true

analytics:
  track_usage: true
  report_frequency: daily

backup:
  enabled: true
  location: ~/.path-optimizer/backups/

Architecture

path-optimizer/
├── SKILL.md
├── scripts/
│   ├── install.sh           # Main installer
│   ├── optimize.py          # PATH optimizer 
│   └── analytics.sh         # Usage tracking
├── hooks/
│   ├── path_wrapper.sh      # Command wrapper 
│   └── init.sh              # Shell initialization
└── bin/
    └── shims/               # Command shims

Usage

/path-optimizer analyze
/path-optimizer optimize
/path-optimizer report
/path-optimizer restore

Faster shell, faster you

Frequently asked questions

Path Optimizer