Documentation

Everything you need to create, share, and install agent skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install the localskills CLI?

Install the localskills CLI globally via npm: npm i -g @localskills/cli. Then verify the installation with: localskills --version.

What AI coding tools does localskills support?

localskills supports 8 AI coding tools: Cursor, Claude Code, Codex CLI, Windsurf, Cline, GitHub Copilot, OpenCode, and Aider. Skills can be installed into any of these tools with a single CLI command.

How do I install a skill with localskills?

Run localskills install <slug> to install a skill. The CLI will walk you through platform selection, scope, and install method. You can skip prompts with flags: localskills install my-skill --target cursor claude --project --symlink.

What is the difference between a skill and a rule?

A skill provides agent instructions, capabilities, or workflows installed into your tool's skill directory. A rule provides governance guidelines or coding standards. On some platforms like Claude Code, rules are placed in a separate .claude/rules/ directory.

How do I publish a skill to localskills.sh?

Run localskills publish [file] to publish a local skill file. Omit the file argument to scan for unpublished skills across all platform directories. You can set visibility to public, private, or unlisted. Each update creates a new version you can roll back.

Does localskills support SSO and SCIM?

Yes. localskills.sh supports SAML 2.0 SSO with any compliant identity provider (Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, etc.) and SCIM 2.0 for automated user and group provisioning. SSO configuration requires the team owner role.