How to Install Agent Skills
Installing an agent skill should start with source review, not blind copying. Inspect the SKILL.md file, scripts, and permissions before adding it to your agent environment.
Installation checklist
Before installing a third-party skill, confirm the source repository, license, update activity, scripts, and external network calls. Treat skills like code dependencies.
- Open the source repository and inspect SKILL.md
- Check referenced scripts and assets
- Confirm compatible agents and install path
- Run the agent in a low-risk workspace first
Common install pattern
Most SKILL.md-compatible agents expect a folder that contains SKILL.md and optional supporting files. Copy or clone that folder into the agent skills directory, then restart or refresh the agent if required.
After installation
Test the skill with a small representative task. If the agent invokes the skill too often or too rarely, adjust the description and trigger guidance in SKILL.md.