Install the CLI

The skillmd CLI installs skills into your editor’s rules, scaffolds themed projects, and keeps everything in sync — straight from your terminal.

Run it instantly

No install required — use npx:

npx @getskillmd/cli <command>

For a shorter skillmd command everywhere:

npm install -g @getskillmd/cli

pnpm add -g @getskillmd/cli

bun add -g @getskillmd/cli

Then verify:

skillmd --version

skillmd login      # authenticate in your browser
skillmd add <skill>  # install a skill into this project

npx @getskillmd/cli and a global skillmd install are interchangeable — every example in these docs works with either.

The full command reference.