Skill Installer

Codex .system built-in skill for installing Codex skills into CODEX_HOME/skills from curated OpenAI skills or GitHub repository paths, including private repos when credentials exist.

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skill-installer

When to Use

Use when the user asks to list installable Codex skills, install curated skills, or install skills from another GitHub repository path.

Do Not Use When

Do not use when authoring a brand-new skill locally; use skill-creator for authoring.

Required Inputs

Skill source, curated or GitHub path, destination CODEX_HOME, desired skill names, and network/auth availability.

Workflow

  1. List curated or experimental skills if needed.
  2. Resolve source repo/path.
  3. Run the installer script or equivalent download.
  4. Tell the user to restart Codex and verify installation.

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Frequently asked questions

npx skillmds@latest add rycen7822/skill-installer