1password
Set up and use 1Password CLI (op). Use when installing the CLI, enabling desktop app integration, signing in (single or multi-account), or reading/injecting/running secrets via op.
Best use case
1password is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Set up and use 1Password CLI (op). Use when installing the CLI, enabling desktop app integration, signing in (single or multi-account), or reading/injecting/running secrets via op.
Teams using 1password 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/1password/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How 1password Compares
| Feature / Agent | 1password | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Set up and use 1Password CLI (op). Use when installing the CLI, enabling desktop app integration, signing in (single or multi-account), or reading/injecting/running secrets via op.
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.
SKILL.md Source
# 1Password CLI
Follow the official CLI get-started steps. Don't guess install commands.
## References
- `references/get-started.md` (install + app integration + sign-in flow)
- `references/cli-examples.md` (real `op` examples)
## Workflow
1. Check OS + shell.
2. Verify CLI present: `op --version`.
3. Confirm desktop app integration is enabled (per get-started) and the app is unlocked.
4. REQUIRED: create a fresh tmux session for all `op` commands (no direct `op` calls outside tmux).
5. Sign in / authorize inside tmux: `op signin` (expect app prompt).
6. Verify access inside tmux: `op whoami` (must succeed before any secret read).
7. If multiple accounts: use `--account` or `OP_ACCOUNT`.
## REQUIRED tmux session (T-Max)
The shell tool uses a fresh TTY per command. To avoid re-prompts and failures, always run `op` inside a dedicated tmux session with a fresh socket/session name.
Example (see `tmux` skill for socket conventions, do not reuse old session names):
```bash
SOCKET_DIR="${ESPADA_TMUX_SOCKET_DIR:-${TMPDIR:-/tmp}/espada-tmux-sockets}"
mkdir -p "$SOCKET_DIR"
SOCKET="$SOCKET_DIR/espada-op.sock"
SESSION="op-auth-$(date +%Y%m%d-%H%M%S)"
tmux -S "$SOCKET" new -d -s "$SESSION" -n shell
tmux -S "$SOCKET" send-keys -t "$SESSION":0.0 -- "op signin --account my.1password.com" Enter
tmux -S "$SOCKET" send-keys -t "$SESSION":0.0 -- "op whoami" Enter
tmux -S "$SOCKET" send-keys -t "$SESSION":0.0 -- "op vault list" Enter
tmux -S "$SOCKET" capture-pane -p -J -t "$SESSION":0.0 -S -200
tmux -S "$SOCKET" kill-session -t "$SESSION"
```
## Guardrails
- Never paste secrets into logs, chat, or code.
- Prefer `op run` / `op inject` over writing secrets to disk.
- If sign-in without app integration is needed, use `op account add`.
- If a command returns "account is not signed in", re-run `op signin` inside tmux and authorize in the app.
- Do not run `op` outside tmux; stop and ask if tmux is unavailable.Related Skills
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