# 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.

- Skill: `rycen7822/skill-installer` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add rycen7822/skill-installer`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/rycen7822/skill-installer/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: Rycen7822 (https://skillmd.com/u/rycen7822)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/rycen7822/skill-installer

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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.