Where are the skills stored in my project?

All imported skills are automatically placed in the .agents/skills/ directory within your current workspace.

Can I use shorthand URLs for installation?

Yes, the tool supports various formats including full URLs and shorthand patterns like 'owner/repo/skill-name' for faster imports.

What happens if I try to add a skill that already exists?

The Skill Importer includes a safety mechanism that will warn you before overwriting any existing skill files with the same name.

Does it support private GitHub repositories?

Yes, it uses the GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable for authentication, allowing you to import custom skills from private team repositories.

How do I add a skill using this tool?

You can add a skill by providing the GitHub URL or a shorthand path (e.g., owner/repo/skill) to the /add-skill command, which automatically fetches and installs the files.

Skill Importer

Name: Skill Importer
Author: OpenHands

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Productivity & Workflow

Imports and installs external AI skills from GitHub repositories directly into your OpenHands workspace.

The Skill Importer is an essential utility for OpenHands users looking to expand their agent's capabilities without manual file management. It automates the entire process of discovering and installing new functionalities by parsing GitHub URLs, fetching the necessary skill files, and organizing them within the local workspace directory. By handling everything from directory creation to verification of documentation, it ensures that new skills are correctly installed and ready for immediate deployment in your development workflow.

Key Features

01Automated skill fetching from any GitHub repository

02Automatic management of the .agents/skills/ directory structure

03Support for multiple URL formats and shorthand identifiers

04Secure authentication for private repositories via GITHUB_TOKEN

05Built-in verification of SKILL.md configuration files

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Use Cases

01Rapidly adding specialized domain skills like code review or API testing from a registry

02Distributing internal team skills from private repositories to local environments

03Simplifying the setup of new project workspaces with a standardized set of AI capabilities

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add openhands/extensions add-skill

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill