# X Install

> Software installation assistant using x-cmd's install module. Use this skill whenever the user needs to query software installation methods, get installation commands, or understand how to install various software packages. Covers: getting installation commands (x install --cat <software>), listing supported software (x install --ll), and more. Triggered by queries like "how to install node", "docker installation command", "install python", "show me git install command", or any software installation lookup.

- Skill: `x-cmd/x-install` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add x-cmd/x-install`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/x-cmd/x-install/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- License: Apache-2.0
- Author: x-cmd (https://skillmd.com/u/x-cmd)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/x-cmd/x-install

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# x install - Software Installation Assistant

## Prerequisites

1. Load x-cmd before use:
   ```bash
   . ~/.x-cmd.root/X
   ```

2. x-cmd not installed? → [data/install.md](data/install.md)

## Core Functions

- **Get installation command**: `x install --cat <software>`
- **List supported software**: `x install --ll`

## Usage Examples

### Get installation command for specific software
```bash
x install --cat git
x install --cat docker
x install --cat node
x install --cat python
```

### List all supported software
```bash
x install --ll
```

## Common Scenarios

- **Get Git installation command**: `x install --cat git`
- **Get Docker installation command**: `x install --cat docker`
- **Get Node.js installation command**: `x install --cat node`
- **Get Python installation command**: `x install --cat python`
- **Get Claude Code installation command**: `x install --cat claude-code`

## Get Help

Run `x install --help` for full help documentation.