skill-downloader

Download and install Claude Code skills from various sources. Supports GitHub repositories, compressed archives (.zip, .tar.gz, .skill), and direct URLs. Use when user wants to download, install, or add a skill from GitHub, URL, or archive file. Triggers on "download skill", "install skill", "add skill from", "get skill".

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Best use case

skill-downloader is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Download and install Claude Code skills from various sources. Supports GitHub repositories, compressed archives (.zip, .tar.gz, .skill), and direct URLs. Use when user wants to download, install, or add a skill from GitHub, URL, or archive file. Triggers on "download skill", "install skill", "add skill from", "get skill".

Teams using skill-downloader 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

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/skill-downloader/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nicepkg/ai-workflow/main/.claude/skills/legacy-to-ai-ready/assets/skill-downloader/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/skill-downloader/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How skill-downloader Compares

Feature / Agentskill-downloaderStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Download and install Claude Code skills from various sources. Supports GitHub repositories, compressed archives (.zip, .tar.gz, .skill), and direct URLs. Use when user wants to download, install, or add a skill from GitHub, URL, or archive file. Triggers on "download skill", "install skill", "add skill from", "get skill".

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

# Skill Downloader

Download and install Claude Code skills from multiple sources.

## Supported Sources

| Source Type | Examples |
|-------------|----------|
| GitHub Repository | `https://github.com/user/repo`, `github.com/user/repo` |
| Compressed Archive | `.zip`, `.tar.gz`, `.tgz`, `.skill` (renamed zip) |
| Direct URL | URL pointing to archive or skill folder |

## Usage

### Download from GitHub

```bash
python scripts/download_from_github.py <repo-url> <skill-path> --output <target-dir>
```

**Examples:**
```bash
# Official Anthropic skills
python scripts/download_from_github.py https://github.com/anthropics/skills skills/docx --output ./.claude/skills/

# Community skills (root level)
python scripts/download_from_github.py https://github.com/gked2121/claude-skills social-repurposer --output ./.claude/skills/

# Nested skill path
python scripts/download_from_github.py https://github.com/MadAppGang/claude-code skills/content-brief --output ./.claude/skills/
```

### Download from Archive

```bash
python scripts/download_from_archive.py <url-or-path> --output <target-dir>
```

**Examples:**
```bash
# From URL
python scripts/download_from_archive.py https://example.com/skills/my-skill.zip --output ./.claude/skills/

# From local file
python scripts/download_from_archive.py ./downloads/my-skill.tar.gz --output ./.claude/skills/

# .skill files (renamed zip)
python scripts/download_from_archive.py https://skillhub.club/download/awesome-skill.skill --output ./.claude/skills/
```

### Unified Download Command

```bash
python scripts/download_skill.py <source> --output <target-dir>
```

Automatically detects source type:
- GitHub URL → Uses git sparse checkout
- Archive URL/path → Downloads and extracts
- Directory path → Copies directly

**Examples:**
```bash
# Auto-detect GitHub
python scripts/download_skill.py https://github.com/anthropics/skills/tree/main/skills/docx --output ./.claude/skills/

# Auto-detect archive
python scripts/download_skill.py https://example.com/my-skill.zip --output ./.claude/skills/
```

## Validation

All download methods validate:
1. Skill folder contains `SKILL.md`
2. `SKILL.md` has valid YAML frontmatter with `name` and `description`
3. No malicious content patterns detected

## Output Structure

Downloaded skills are placed in:
```
<output-dir>/
└── <skill-name>/
    ├── SKILL.md        # Required
    ├── scripts/        # Optional
    └── ...
```

## Error Handling

| Error | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| Skill already exists | Target directory exists | Use `--force` to overwrite |
| SKILL.md not found | Invalid skill package | Verify source contains SKILL.md |
| Invalid archive | Corrupted or unsupported format | Check file integrity |
| Network error | Download failed | Retry or check URL |

## Integration with Workflow Creator

When used with workflow-creator, download skills to workflow's `.claude/skills/` directory:

```bash
# Create workflow first
python /path/to/workflow-creator/scripts/create_workflow.py my-workflow --path ./workflows

# Then download skills
python scripts/download_skill.py https://github.com/anthropics/skills/tree/main/skills/docx --output ./workflows/my-workflow/.claude/skills/
```

## Skill Sources Reference

Popular skill repositories:
- [Anthropic Official](https://github.com/anthropics/skills) - docx, pdf, pptx
- [gked2121/claude-skills](https://github.com/gked2121/claude-skills) - social-repurposer, canvas-design
- [ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills](https://github.com/ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills) - Collection
- [MadAppGang/claude-code](https://github.com/MadAppGang/claude-code) - SEO, content skills
- [daymade/claude-code-skills](https://github.com/daymade/claude-code-skills) - twitter-reader, fact-checker
- [skillhub.club](https://www.skillhub.club) - 1000+ skills collection

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