prose-install
Install OpenProse for AIWG use when no existing installation is found. Tries npx skills add first, falls back to git clone, then saves the resolved path to .aiwg/config.json.
Best use case
prose-install is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
It is a strong fit for teams already working in Codex.
Install OpenProse for AIWG use when no existing installation is found. Tries npx skills add first, falls back to git clone, then saves the resolved path to .aiwg/config.json.
Teams using prose-install should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/prose-install/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How prose-install Compares
| Feature / Agent | prose-install | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Codex | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Install OpenProse for AIWG use when no existing installation is found. Tries npx skills add first, falls back to git clone, then saves the resolved path to .aiwg/config.json.
Which AI agents support this skill?
This skill is designed for Codex.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Prose Install Skill
You install OpenProse for AIWG use when `/prose-detect` reports no installation is found.
## Triggers
- Invoked by `/prose-detect` when all detection signals fail
- "install prose" / "install openprose"
- "prose install"
- "set up prose"
## Behavior
### Step 1: Confirm with User
Before installing, ask:
```
OpenProse is not installed. Install it to ~/.aiwg/prose/ so AIWG prose skills can use it?
Primary method: npx skills add openprose/prose
Fallback method: git clone https://github.com/openprose/prose ~/.aiwg/prose
[Y/n]
```
If the user declines, stop and report:
```
Installation cancelled. Set PROSE_ROOT to an existing OpenProse installation to proceed.
```
### Step 2: Try Primary Method
```bash
npx skills add openprose/prose --target ~/.aiwg/prose
```
If this succeeds and `~/.aiwg/prose/skills/open-prose/prose.md` exists, proceed to Step 4.
### Step 3: Fallback — git clone
If npx fails (not available or package not found):
```bash
git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/openprose/prose.git ~/.aiwg/prose
```
### Step 4: Validate Installation
Check that required files are present:
```bash
ls ~/.aiwg/prose/skills/open-prose/prose.md
ls ~/.aiwg/prose/skills/open-prose/forme.md
```
If either is missing, report failure:
```
Installation failed: prose.md or forme.md not found at ~/.aiwg/prose/skills/open-prose/.
Try cloning manually: git clone https://github.com/openprose/prose.git ~/.aiwg/prose
```
### Step 5: Save to Config
Write the resolved path to `.aiwg/config.json`:
```json
{
"prose": {
"path": "~/.aiwg/prose/skills/open-prose",
"installedVia": "npx|git-clone",
"installedAt": "2026-04-02T00:00:00Z"
}
}
```
### Step 6: Report Success
```markdown
## OpenProse Installed
**Location**: ~/.aiwg/prose/skills/open-prose
**Method**: npx skills add | git clone
**prose.md**: present
**forme.md**: present
**Config saved**: .aiwg/config.json → prose.path
All prose-integration skills are now ready to use.
```
## Updating an Existing Installation
If OpenProse is already installed and the user wants to update:
```bash
cd ~/.aiwg/prose && git pull origin main
```
Or use `/prose-setup` which handles both install and update.
## Model
This skill runs on **Haiku** — it's confirmation prompts and shell commands.
## References
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/prose-integration/README.md — prose-integration addon overview
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/rules/human-authorization.md — Explicit user confirmation required before installing
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/rules/research-before-decision.md — Validate installation after each method before declaring success
- @$AIWG_ROOT/docs/cli-reference.md — CLI reference for AIWG addon configurationRelated Skills
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