# Nixtla Skills Index

> Analyze and categorize installed Nixtla Skills for forecasting guidance. Use when seeing available skills or selecting the right one. Trigger with 'list nixtla skills' or 'what skills'.

- Skill: `majiayu000/nixtla-skills-index` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add majiayu000/nixtla-skills-index`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/nixtla-skills-index/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- License: MIT
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/nixtla-skills-index

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# Nixtla Skills Index

List all installed Nixtla Skills and provide usage guidance.

## Overview

This skill generates a directory of available Nixtla Skills:

- **Discovery**: Scans `.claude/skills/nixtla-*/` directories
- **Classification**: Categorizes by type (mode, utility, infrastructure)
- **Guidance**: Recommends skills based on user tasks
- **Formatted output**: Human-readable index table

## Prerequisites

**Required**:
- Nixtla Skills installed via `nixtla-skills init`
- Skills in `.claude/skills/nixtla-*/` directories

**No Additional Packages**: Uses only Read and Glob tools

## Instructions

### Step 1: Scan for Skills

Find all Nixtla skill directories:
```
Glob pattern: .claude/skills/nixtla-*/SKILL.md
```

### Step 2: Read Frontmatter

For each skill, extract:
- `name`: Skill identifier
- `description`: Purpose and triggers
- `mode`: Whether it's a mode skill
- `version`: Current version

### Step 3: Classify Skills

Organize into categories:
- **Mode Skills**: Change overall behavior
- **Utility Skills**: Perform specific tasks
- **Infrastructure Skills**: System operations

### Step 4: Generate Index

Output formatted markdown table with skill details.

## Output

Formatted markdown listing:

```markdown
## Nixtla Skills Index

| Skill | Description | When to Use |
|-------|-------------|-------------|
| nixtla-timegpt-lab | Forecasting expert mode | Starting Nixtla work |
| nixtla-schema-mapper | Data transformation | Converting data format |
| nixtla-experiment-architect | Experiment setup | Model comparisons |
```

## Error Handling

1. **Error**: `No skills found`
   **Solution**: Run `nixtla-skills init` to install

2. **Error**: `Malformed SKILL.md`
   **Solution**: Run `nixtla-skills update` to refresh

3. **Error**: `Skills directory not found`
   **Solution**: Verify `.claude/skills/` exists

4. **Error**: `Permission denied`
   **Solution**: Check directory permissions

## Examples

### Example 1: List All Skills

**User**: "What Nixtla skills are available?"

**Output**:
```
Nixtla Skills Index (8 skills installed):

Mode Skills:
- nixtla-timegpt-lab: Forecasting expert mode

Utility Skills:
- nixtla-schema-mapper: Data transformation
- nixtla-experiment-architect: Experiment setup
- nixtla-timegpt-finetune-lab: Fine-tuning
- nixtla-prod-pipeline-generator: Production deployment
- nixtla-usage-optimizer: Cost optimization
- nixtla-skills-index: This index

Infrastructure:
- nixtla-skills-bootstrap: Install/update skills
```

### Example 2: Find Right Skill

**User**: "Which skill for converting CSV to Nixtla format?"

**Output**:
```
Use: nixtla-schema-mapper

This skill transforms data to Nixtla schema (unique_id, ds, y).
Activate with: "Map my data to Nixtla format"
```

## Resources

- Skills Directory: `.claude/skills/nixtla-*/`
- Installer: `pip install nixtla-claude-skills-installer`

**Related Skills**:
- `nixtla-skills-bootstrap`: Install or update skills