skills/skill-install/SKILL.md
Install Claude skills from .skill files. Use when installing a new skill provided by the user as a .skill file (which is a zip archive containing the skill directory structure).
npx skillsauth add emliunix/home.conf skill-installInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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Extract the .skill file to ~/.claude/skills/:
unzip skill-name.skill -d ~/.claude/skills/
The .skill file is a zip archive containing a directory with the skill name (e.g., skill-name/), which includes SKILL.md and optional bundled resources.
After installation:
Read frontmatter only: Load and read the YAML frontmatter from the skill's SKILL.md to understand its name, description, and when to use it. This is essential metadata for knowing the skill's capabilities.
Lazy-load body: Do NOT read the full body of SKILL.md or any bundled resources at this time. Only load these when the skill actually triggers for a relevant task.
This progressive loading approach minimizes context usage while ensuring new skills are available when needed.
development
Manages thinking patterns and mental models when switching between different topics or modes. Use when (1) switching from analysis to design, (2) switching from exploration to validation, (3) switching from reading to writing, (4) any topic transition where thinking approach must change, (5) user signals "we're going to sketch/design/build" after analysis phase.
development
Systematic codebase investigation producing structured exploration files (Notes → Facts → Claims). Use when researching unknown systems, tracing code paths, or documenting architecture.
testing
Collaborative design workflow for architecture and system design. Use when the user wants to design or redesign a system, component, or feature. Triggers on phrases like "design", "architecture", "how should we", "what's the best way to", or when the user asks for tradeoff analysis. This skill is for exploration and decision-making, not implementation.
development
Change plan workflow for non-trivial code changes. Create, review, and track changes before implementation.