# Codeact Install

> Install or reconfigure codeact. Auto-detects best backend (monty or hyperlight), runs preflight checks, discovers available tools, and writes configuration files. Use when user asks to install, configure, set up, or reconfigure codeact. Supports --global flag for system-wide install.

- Skill: `jsturtevant/codeact-install` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add jsturtevant/codeact-install`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/jsturtevant/codeact-install/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: jsturtevant (https://skillmd.com/u/jsturtevant)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/jsturtevant/codeact-install

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# codeact-install

Install or reconfigure the codeact plugin. Detects the best backend,
verifies it works, discovers available tools, and writes configuration.

## Usage

Run the install script from this skill's directory:

```bash
bash "$SKILL_DIR/run.sh"
```

For global install (applies to all repos):

```bash
bash "$SKILL_DIR/run.sh" --global
```

The script will:
1. Auto-detect the best backend (monty or hyperlight)
2. Run preflight checks to verify the backend works
3. Discover available tools
4. Write `.github/instructions/codeact.instructions.md` (or `$HOME/.copilot/` with --global)
5. Update the codeact agent file

After install, restart the session to load the new configuration.