Installation

How to install SkillUse on your system

Installation

SkillUse can be installed globally via npm, or run directly with npx.

Global Installation

Install SkillUse globally to use the skilluse command anywhere:

npm install -g skilluse

After installation, verify it works:

skilluse --version

Using npx

You can also run SkillUse without installing it:

npx skilluse --help

Requirements

  • Node.js 18 or later
  • npm, pnpm, or bun package manager

Authentication

SkillUse requires GitHub authentication to install skills from private repositories. Run the login command:

skilluse login

This opens your browser for GitHub OAuth authentication. Once authenticated, you can access skills from your GitHub repositories.

Next Steps

  • Quick Start - Create and install your first skill
  • Commands - Learn about available CLI commands