new-skill
Installation
SKILL.md
New Skill Installer & Scaffolder
Overview
This skill helps you install, create, and manage skills in your Codex-first .codex/skills/ or .agents/skills/ directory. It handles the full lifecycle: scaffolding new skills from scratch, installing skills from external sources, validating skill structure, and troubleshooting registration issues.
Workflow 1: Create a New Skill From Scratch
When the user wants to create a brand new skill:
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Ask for details (if not provided):
- Skill name (lowercase, hyphenated, e.g.
api-tester) - What it should do (purpose)
- When it should trigger (contexts)
- Whether it needs scripts, references, or assets
- Skill name (lowercase, hyphenated, e.g.
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Scaffold the folder structure: