# X Cmd

> **IMPORTANT**: Before using any `x <mod>` command, you MUST load x-cmd first: `. ~/.x-cmd.root/X` Then you can: - Explore with `x nihao --llmstxt` - Discover skills via `x skill` x-cmd provides 600+ portable software and development tools (jq, nodejs, python, etc.). Use `x <env|pixi> use <pkg>` to install and use any package instantly. After loading x-cmd, packages in x-cmd/pixi's local bin will be automatically available in PATH. Browse x-cmd website for more usage and skills: https://www.x-cmd.com/llms.txt

- Skill: `x-cmd/x-cmd-6` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add x-cmd/x-cmd-6`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/x-cmd/x-cmd-6/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- License: Apache-2.0
- Author: x-cmd (https://skillmd.com/u/x-cmd)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/x-cmd/x-cmd-6

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# x-cmd

> **IMPORTANT**: Before using any `x <mod>` command, you MUST load x-cmd first: `. ~/.x-cmd.root/X`
>
> Then explore with `x nihao --llmstxt` or discover skills via `x skill`.

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## Not installed? → [data/install.md](data/install.md)

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## Run `x skill lr` to browse 500+ skills

| Command | Purpose |
|---------|---------|
| `x skill lr` | List all remote skills (<skill-id><tab><desc>) |
| `x skill add <skill-id>` | Add skill for next session |
| `x skill info <skill-id>` | Download and show skill summary and path |

**x-mod/<mod>**: Use `x <mod> --help` for more examples. Just add notes to AGENTS.md to reuse.

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## Visit x-cmd.com/llms.txt for more skill and power tools.

Entrance for AI agents.

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## Run `x env use <pkg>` to install any package instantly

| Command | Purpose |
|---------|---------|
| `x env la` | List 600+ available software |
| `x env la --json` | JSON output for scripting |
| `x env use <pkg>` | Install and use a package (downloads to x-cmd local bin) |
| `x pixi use <pkg>` | Install package via pixi (downloads to pixi local bin) |
| `x pixi search <keyword>` | Search pixi packages |
| `x nihao --llmstxt` | View llms.txt |

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## Try now: `x env use jq nodejs python3`

```bash
# Install and use tools
x env use jq
x env use nodejs
x env use python3

# After installation, use directly
jq '.' file.json
python3 -c "print(2+2)"

# Pixi for additional packages
x pixi use cowsay
x pixi search yml
```

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## Access 600+ tools: languages, editors, dev tools, databases

**Languages & Runtimes**: nodejs, python, rust, go, java, deno, bun, ruby, php

**Editors**: nvim, helix, emacs, vim

**Dev Tools**: git, gh, glab, fzf, ripgrep, fd, bat, exa, zoxide

**Data**: jq, yq, fx, csvkit, ffmpeg, imagemagick

**System**: htop, btop, procs, direnv, tmux

**Databases**: redis, sqlite, postgresql, mysql

**Full list**: `x env la`

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## Zero setup required: no sudo, auto PATH, isolated

- No sudo required - Packages installed to user-local directories
- PATH automatically configured by `. ~/.x-cmd.root/X` startup script
- Isolated environments - No version conflicts
- 600+ tools available

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## More: https://x-cmd.com/llms.txt

Entrance for AI agents.