ai-agent-skills
💡 Summary
A universal installer and package manager for AI agent skills, enabling one-command installation across multiple coding agents.
🎯 Target Audience
🤖 AI Roast: “It's a package manager for your AI's package managers, because what we really needed was more meta-management.”
The tool installs and executes untrusted code (skills) directly into agent directories, which often have high system access. Skills can include scripts that run shell commands, access files, or make network calls. Mitigation: Implement a sandboxed review environment for skills before inclusion in the main registry and allow users to install skills in a restricted, project-local mode by default.
Quick Start
# Install a skill to ALL agents with one command npx ai-agent-skills install frontend-design # Install to a specific agent only npx ai-agent-skills install frontend-design --agent cursor # Browse skills interactively npx ai-agent-skills browse # Install from any GitHub repo npx ai-agent-skills install anthropics/skills npx ai-agent-skills install anthropics/skills/pdf # specific skill # Install from any git URL (SSH or HTTPS) npx ai-agent-skills install git@github.com:anthropics/skills.git # Install from local path npx ai-agent-skills install ./my-custom-skill
One command. Every agent. By default, skills install to Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Amp, VS Code, Copilot, Gemini CLI, Goose, Letta, and OpenCode simultaneously.
Why This Exists
Every major AI coding agent now supports skills. But they're scattered everywhere.
We also created our own repo to cureate the best in one place. Quality over quantity https://www.skillcreator.ai/explore All skills follow the Agent Skills spec.
Compatible Agents
Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Amp, VS Code, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Goose, Letta, and OpenCode.
Available Skills
Development
| Skill | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| frontend-design | Production-grade UI components and styling |
| mcp-builder | Create MCP servers for agent tool integrations |
| skill-creator | Guide for creating new agent skills |
| code-review | Automated PR review patterns |
| code-refactoring | Systematic code improvement techniques |
| backend-development | APIs, databases, server architecture |
| python-development | Modern Python 3.12+ patterns |
| javascript-typescript | ES6+, Node, React, TypeScript |
| webapp-testing | Browser automation and testing with Playwright |
| database-design | Schema design and optimization |
| llm-application-dev | Build LLM-powered applications |
| artifacts-builder | Interactive React/Tailwind web components |
| changelog-generator | Generate changelogs from git commits |
Documents
| Skill | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| pdf | Extract, create, merge, split PDFs |
| xlsx | Excel creation, formulas, data analysis |
| docx | Word documents with formatting |
| pptx | PowerPoint presentations |
Creative
| Skill | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| canvas-design | Visual art and poster creation |
| algorithmic-art | Generative art with p5.js |
| image-enhancer | Improve image quality and resolution |
| slack-gif-creator | Create animated GIFs for Slack |
| theme-factory | Professional font and color themes |
| video-downloader | Download videos from various platforms |
Business
| Skill | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| brand-guidelines | Apply brand colors and typography |
| internal-comms | Status updates and team communication |
| competitive-ads-extractor | Analyze competitor ad strategies |
| domain-name-brainstormer | Generate and check domain availability |
| lead-research-assistant | Identify and qualify leads |
Productivity
| Skill | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| ask-questions-if-underspecified | Clarify requirements before implementing |
| doc-coauthoring | Co-author docs, proposals, specs with structured workflow |
| job-application | Cover letters and applications using your CV |
| qa-regression | Automated regression testing with Playwright |
| jira-issues | Create, update, search Jira issues |
| code-documentation | Generate docs from code |
| content-research-writer | Research and write content with citations |
| developer-growth-analysis | Track developer growth metrics |
| file-organizer | Organize files and find duplicates |
| invoice-organizer | Organize invoices for tax prep |
| meeting-insights-analyzer | Analyze meeting transcripts |
| raffle-winner-picker | Randomly select contest winners |
Commands
# Interactive browser (TUI) npx ai-agent-skills browse # List all available skills npx ai-agent-skills list npx ai-agent-skills list --category development npx ai-agent-skills list --installed --agent cursor # Install (defaults to ALL agents) npx ai-agent-skills install <name> # installs to ALL agents npx ai-agent-skills install <name> --agent cursor # install to specific agent only npx ai-agent-skills install <owner/repo> # from GitHub (all agents) npx ai-agent-skills install <git-url> # from any git URL (ssh/https) npx ai-agent-skills install ./path # from local path (all agents) npx ai-agent-skills install <name> --dry-run # preview only # Manage installed skills npx ai-agent-skills uninstall <name> npx ai-agent-skills update <name> npx ai-agent-skills update --all # Discovery npx ai-agent-skills search <query> npx ai-agent-skills info <name> # Configuration npx ai-agent-skills config --default-agent cursor
Supported Agents
By default, install targets all agents. Use --agent <name> to install to a specific one.
| Agent | Flag | Install Location |
|-------|------|------------------|
| Claude Code | --agent claude | ~/.claude/skills/ |
| Cursor | --agent cursor | .cursor/skills/ |
| Codex | --agent codex | ~/.codex/skills/ |
| Amp | --agent amp | ~/.amp/skills/ |
| VS Code / Copilot | --agent vscode | .github/skills/ |
| Gemini CLI | --agent gemini | ~/.gemini/skills/ |
| Goose | --agent goose | ~/.config/goose/skills/ |
| OpenCode | --agent opencode | ~/.opencode/skill/ |
| Letta | --agent letta | ~/.letta/skills/ |
| Portable | --agent project | .skills/ (works with any agent) |
Manual Install
# Clone the repo git clone https://github.com/skillcreatorai/Ai-Agent-Skills.git # Copy a skill to your skills directory cp -r Ai-Agent-Skills/skills/pdf ~/.claude/skills/
Create Your Own
- Build manually: Follow the Agent Skills spec
What Are Agent Skills?
An open standard from Anthropic for extending AI agents. A skill is just a folder:
my-skill/
├── SKILL.md # Instructions + metadata
├── scripts/ # Optional code
└── references/ # Optional docs
All major AI coding tools support this format.
Contributing
- Fork this repo
- Add your skill to
/skills/<name>/ - Ensure
SKILL.mdfollows the spec - Update
skills.json - Submit PR
We review all contributions for quality and spec compliance.
Links
- Agent Skills Spec - Official format documentation
- Browse Skills - Visual skill gallery with one-click install
- Create Skills - Generate skills (waitlist)
- Anthropic Skills - Official example skills
See Also
openskills - another universal skills loader that inspired parts of this project (created pre the open agent skills standard) & Requires global install, AGENTS.md sync, and Bash calls. Great for flexibility.
ai-agent-skills - Just npx, installs to native agent folders. Homebrew for skills.
Credits & Attribution
This repository builds upon and curates skills from the open-source community:
- Anthropic Skills - Official example skills from Anthropic that established the Agent Skills specification
- ComposioHQ Awesome Claude Skills - Curated community skills from the Composio ecosystem
- wshobson/agents - Development skills inspired by their plugin marketplace patterns
We believe in open source and giving credit where it's due. If you see your work here and want additional attribution, open an issue.
Community
- Follow @skillcreatorai for updates
- Open an issue for bugs or requests
- Read CONTRIBUTING.md to add skills
Pros
- Simplifies multi-agent skill management
- Extensive catalog of curated skills
- Follows an open standard specification
- Supports installation from multiple sources (npm, git, local)
Cons
- Relies on external skill quality and security
- Potential for agent configuration conflicts
- Adds another tool dependency to the workflow
- Skill discovery relies on a central registry
Related Skills
dot-skills
A“It's a well-organized collection of cheat sheets, but calling them 'skills' might be overselling the automation.”
han
B“It's like a helicopter parent for your AI-generated code, constantly checking its homework before it can go out and play.”
amp-skills
C“It's less a marketplace and more a modestly stocked pantry for a single, specific AI butler.”
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