Install Skills for Personal Work
Overview
Quickly install personal development skills in any new environment using the npx skills CLI tool.
When to Use
- First time working on a new computer
- Starting a new development project
- Entering a new workspace environment
- User asks to "configure dev environment", "install my skills", "add skill X", or "remove skill Y"
Core Pattern
- Check current skills:
npx skills list -g - Install/remove from user's skill list: Use
--skillflag for multi-skill repos - Verify:
npx skills list -g
Quick Reference
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
npx skills list -g | List installed skills |
npx skills add <pkg> --skill <name> -g -y | Install skill(s) |
npx skills remove <name> -g | Remove skill |
npx skills find <query> | Search for skills |
Implementation
Step 1: Check Current State
npx skills list -g
Step 2: Install Skills
Multi-skill repository (use --skill for each):
npx skills add <owner>/<repo> --skill <skill-1> --skill <skill-2> -g -y
Single skill package:
npx skills add <skill-name> -g -y
Step 3: Remove Skills
npx skills remove <skill-name> -g
Step 4: Verify
npx skills list -g
User's Personal Skill List
| Install Command | Description |
|---|---|
npx skills add obra/superpowers --skill brainstorming -g -y | Brainstorming Ideas Into Designs |
npx skills add obra/superpowers --skill writing-plans -g -y | Writing Plans |
npx skills add vercel-labs/agent-skills --skill vercel-react-best-practices -g -y | Vercel React Best Practices |
npx skills add anthropics/skills --skill skill-creator -g -y | creating effective skills |
npx skills add supabase/agent-skills --skill supabase-postgres-best-practices -g -y | Supabase Postgres Best Practices |
npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill sql-optimization-patterns -g -y | SQL Optimization Patterns |
npx skills add kepano/obsidian-skills --skill obsidian-markdown -g -y | Obsidian Flavored Markdown Skill |
npx skills add kepano/obsidian-skills --skill json-canvas -g -y | JSON Canvas Skill |
npx skills add kepano/obsidian-skills --skill obsidian-bases -g -y | Obsidian Bases Skill |
npx skills add ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills --skill video-downloader -g -y | YouTube Video Downloader |
npx skills add Shubhamsaboo/awesome-llm-apps --skills project-planner -g -y | Project Planner |
npx skills add vercel-labs/agent-browser --skill agent-browser -g -y | Browser Automation with agent-browser |
npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill python-project-structure -g -y | Python Project Structure & Module Architecture |
npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill python-packaging -g -y | Python Packaging |
npx skills add anthropics/skills --skill pdf -g -y | PDF Processing Guide |
Common Mistakes
- Forgetting --skill flag: Always use
--skillwhen installing from a multi-skill repository - Missing -y flag: Required for non-interactive installation
- Forgetting Node.js: Ensure Node.js is installed (required for npx)
- Wrong scope: Use
-gfor global (user-level) installation - Network issues: Check connection if install fails