# Env

> Install and manage software packages, language runtimes, and CLI tools instantly. Zero barrier — install x-cmd and get any tool in seconds. No sudo required. Use for "install", "package", "python", "node", "jq", "runtime", "tool".

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

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# env — skill0

Install any software instantly. No sudo. No system pollution.

## Quick Start

```bash
# Install x-cmd
eval "$(curl https://get.x-cmd.com)"

# Install Python
x env use python

# Install Node.js
x env use node

# Install CLI tools
x env use jq
x env use fzf

# Try without installing permanently
x env try python3 script.py
```

## What's Available

600+ packages including:

- Languages — python, node, go, bun, java, rust
- CLI tools — jq, yq, fzf, himalaya
- Dev tools — claude-code, code-server

## Key Features

- **No sudo** — installs to user directory
- **Version management** — install and switch versions
- **Try before install** — `x env try` for temporary use
- **Cleanup** — `x env clean` removes unused packages

## This skill0 grows

Starting with the essentials. Will add:
- Common install patterns
- Version pinning tips
- Multi-language project setup guides

## Full experience

`x env --help` for all options after installing x-cmd.

## Related

- [install](../install/SKILL.md) — x env use is one of install’s channels
- [x-cmd](../x-cmd/SKILL.md) — umbrella entry point for env