Can I install skills from my own private GitHub repository?

Yes, the installer supports private repositories by utilizing your local git credentials or an optional GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable.

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

Yes, you must restart the Codex or Claude Code environment to pick up and initialize any newly installed skills.

Where are the skills stored on my local machine?

Skills are installed into the $CODEX_HOME/skills directory, which typically defaults to the ~/.codex/skills folder on your system.

What happens if I try to install a skill that is already present?

The installer will abort the operation for that specific skill to prevent overwriting your existing configuration, unless you specifically choose to overwrite it.

How do I see which skills are available to install?

You can use the installer to fetch a curated list of skills from the official repository, which will display available tools along with annotations for those already installed.

Codex Skill Installer

Name: Codex Skill Installer
Author: brianlan

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Developer Tools

Manages the discovery and installation of specialized Codex skills from curated lists and private GitHub repositories.

About

Codex Skill Installer is a core utility designed to extend the functionality of your AI environment by managing the lifecycle of domain-specific skills. It provides a seamless interface for browsing curated official skills and installing custom tools directly from GitHub, handling the complexities of authentication, git sparse checkouts, and local directory mapping. Whether you are setting up a new development environment or deploying private team-specific automations, this skill ensures your AI assistant has the exact capabilities required for your project without manual configuration overhead.

Key Features

Lists curated skills from official repositories with real-time installation status
0 GitHub stars
Installs skills from public and private GitHub repositories using automated git fallbacks
Integrates with existing git credentials and GitHub tokens for secure access
Automates skill directory organization within the standard $CODEX_HOME path
Supports bulk installation of multiple skills from specific repository paths

Use Cases

Initializing a development environment with a standardized set of curated AI tools
Distributing and installing custom internal skills from private company repositories
Managing and updating domain-specific capabilities for specialized coding tasks

About

Key Features

Lists curated skills from official repositories with real-time installation status
0 GitHub stars
Installs skills from public and private GitHub repositories using automated git fallbacks
Integrates with existing git credentials and GitHub tokens for secure access
Automates skill directory organization within the standard $CODEX_HOME path
Supports bulk installation of multiple skills from specific repository paths

Use Cases

Initializing a development environment with a standardized set of curated AI tools
Distributing and installing custom internal skills from private company repositories
Managing and updating domain-specific capabilities for specialized coding tasks