How does the manager handle skill dependencies?

After installation, the manager automatically checks for a requirements.txt file within the skill folder and installs necessary Python packages via pip.

Is it possible to update skills I've already installed?

Absolutely. The manager tracks the source URL (stored in a .skill-manager-ref file) to pull the latest updates from the original source.

Do I need to restart Claude after adding a new skill?

Yes, for any new skill, update, or removal to be recognized, you must restart the Claude Code environment.

Where are Claude skills stored on my system?

Skills can be installed in two locations: globally in ~/.claude/skills/ for use in all projects, or locally in .claude/skills/ within a specific project directory.

Can I install a skill that is part of a larger GitHub repository?

Yes, the Skill Manager can parse GitHub subdirectory URLs to extract and install a specific skill located deep within a repository tree.

Claude Skill Manager

Name: Claude Skill Manager
Author: mikekelly

bymikekelly

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the installation, update, and lifecycle management of Claude Code skills from GitHub repositories, subdirectories, and zip files.

The Claude Skill Manager is a vital utility designed to streamline how you extend Claude Code's capabilities. It provides a standardized framework for handling the entire skill lifecycle, including intelligent installation from diverse sources like full GitHub repos, specific sub-folders, or .skill zip files. By managing both global user-level skills and project-specific local skills, it ensures your AI development environment remains organized and up-to-date. It even handles technical complexities like git submodule integration, automatic dependency installation via pip, and clean removal of legacy skills, making it the central hub for customizing your Claude Code experience.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Dual-location management for global (User) and project-specific skills

03Automatic dependency resolution using requirements.txt detection

04Simplified update and synchronization workflows for existing skills

05Multi-source installation supporting GitHub repos, subdirectories, and .skill zip files

06Comprehensive listing and verification of installed skill sources and versions

Use Cases

01Synchronizing project-specific skills across a team using git submodules.

02Installing community-developed skills directly from GitHub to enhance your workflow.

03Maintaining a clean development environment by auditing and removing unused Claude skills.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mikekelly/opencode-promode managing-skills

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill