Setup Guide
Requirements and setup instructions for Skill Finder.
Requirements
Required Tools
| Tool | Version | Purpose | Install |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub CLI | 2.0+ | Search/install skills from GitHub | cli.github.com |
| curl | Any | Download files | Pre-installed on most systems |
Optional (choose one)
| Runtime | Version | Script |
|---|---|---|
| PowerShell | 7+ | scripts/Search-Skills.ps1 |
| Python | 3.8+ | scripts/search_skills.py |
Installation
1. Install GitHub CLI
# Windows (winget)
winget install GitHub.cli
# macOS (Homebrew)
brew install gh
# Linux (apt)
sudo apt install gh2. Authenticate
gh auth login3. Verify
gh --version
curl --versionVerify Dependencies
python scripts/search_skills.py --check
pwsh scripts/Search-Skills.ps1 -CheckExpected output:
✅ gh: installed (version 2.x.x)
✅ curl: installed
✅ All dependencies satisfiedTroubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
gh: command not found |
Install GitHub CLI and add to PATH |
gh auth login fails |
Run gh auth login and follow prompts |
| Rate limit exceeded | Wait or use authenticated requests |
| curl SSL errors | Update curl or check network/proxy settings |
Popular Repositories
Official (type: official)
- anthropics/skills - Official Claude Skills by Anthropic
- github/awesome-copilot - Official Copilot resources by GitHub
Curated Lists (type: awesome-list)
Community (type: community)
- obra/superpowers
- Run
--list-sourcesfor full list
Categories
Dynamically extracted from skill-index.json. Run --list-categories for current list.
Common: development, testing, document, azure, web, git, agents, mcp, cloud, creative, planning