CLI Guide
skill-market is a zero-install CLI tool powered by npx. It lets you search, install, and update AI agent skills for Cursor, Claude Code, Codex CLI, and GitHub Copilot directly from your terminal.
Requirements
Node.js 18+ (npx is included with npm).
Commands
List skills
Browse all available skills, optionally filtered by tool.
npx skill-market list npx skill-market list --tool claude --limit 20 Search skills
Find skills by keyword across names, descriptions, and tags.
npx skill-market search react npx skill-market search "code review" Install a skill
Download and install a skill to the target tool's skill directory.
npx skill-market install mem-search --tool cursor npx skill-market install mem-search --tool claude Update skills
Check for and apply updates. Supports single skill or --all.
npx skill-market update mem-search --tool cursor npx skill-market update --all --tool cursor Scan skills
Check security and quality of skills without installing.
npx skill-market scan brainstorming --json npx skill-market scan --installed --tool cursor Remove a skill
Uninstall a skill from the target tool.
npx skill-market remove mem-search --tool cursor npx skill-market remove mem-search --tool cursor --yes Flags
--tool <name> Target tool: cursor, claude, codex, or copilot. Default: cursor. --dir <path> Override the install directory. --check Dry-run: check update status without writing files. --json Output structured JSON for scripting and automation. --limit <n> Limit the number of results for list and search. --yes Auto-select the first match when multiple skills are found. --all Update all installed skills at once (update command only). --force Skip security prompts and proceed with installation. --installed For scan: check already-installed skills instead of registry. Examples
# List top 20 skills for Cursor npx skill-market list --tool cursor --limit 20 # Search for React-related skills npx skill-market search react # Install a skill for Claude Code npx skill-market install mem-search --tool claude # Check if an update is available npx skill-market update mem-search --check # Update all skills for Codex CLI npx skill-market update --all --tool codex # Output JSON for automation npx skill-market list --json --limit 50 # Scan installed skills for security issues npx skill-market scan --installed --tool cursor # Remove a skill safely npx skill-market remove mem-search --tool cursor --yes # Scan with security details (JSON) npx skill-market scan brainstorming --json Security & Quality Checks
During installation, the CLI automatically scans skills for security risks (dangerous code, credential access) and quality metrics (documentation, structure). Use --force to skip prompts.
Security Detection
Scans for dangerous patterns like credential access, shell execution, and file operations.
Quality Assessment
Evaluates documentation, structure, and testability of skills.
Smart Prompts
Low risk = auto-install. High risk or poor quality = user confirmation or --force flag.
Pre-Install Audit
Use 'scan' command to check any skill before installation.
Each tool has a default directory. You can override it with --dir.
--tool cursor ~/.cursor/skills/ --tool claude ~/.claude/skills/ --tool codex ~/.codex/skills/ --tool copilot ~/.config/github-copilot/skills/