Platform Features
This section provides an in-depth explanation of the OpenSkills CLI's core commands and skill management features, helping you progress from "using" to "mastering" the tool.
Prerequisites
Before You Begin
Before studying this section, please ensure you have completed the Getting Started section, especially:
- Install OpenSkills: Successfully installed OpenSkills CLI
- Install Your First Skill: Understand the basic skill installation process
This Section
This section covers 6 topics covering all core features of OpenSkills:
Command Reference
Complete introduction to all 7 commands, parameters, and flags, with a command quick reference table. Suitable for users who need to quickly look up command usage.
Installation Sources
Detailed explanation of three installation sources: GitHub repositories, local paths, and private Git repositories. Use cases, command formats, and considerations for each method.
Global Installation vs Project-Local Installation
Explains the difference between --global and default (project-local) installation, helping you choose the appropriate installation location and understand skill search priority rules.
List Installed Skills
Teaches you how to use the list command to view installed skills and understand the meaning of (project) and (global) location tags.
Update Skills
Guides you through using the update command to refresh installed skills, supporting both full updates and specific skill updates to keep skills synchronized with the source repository.
Remove Skills
Introduces two removal methods: the interactive manage command and the scripted remove command, helping you efficiently manage your skill library.
Learning Paths
Choose the appropriate learning path based on your needs:
Path A: Systematic Learning (Recommended for Beginners)
Study all content in order to build a complete knowledge system:
Command Reference → Installation Sources → Global vs Project → List Skills → Update Skills → Remove SkillsPath B: Look Up as Needed
Jump directly based on your current task:
| What You Want to Do | Read This |
|---|---|
| Find usage for a specific command | Command Reference |
| Install skills from a private repository | Installation Sources |
| Decide whether to install globally or locally | Global vs Project |
| View installed skills | List Installed Skills |
| Update skills to the latest version | Update Skills |
| Clean up unused skills | Remove Skills |
Next Steps
After completing this section, you have mastered the daily use of OpenSkills. You can continue to:
- Advanced Features: Learn about Universal mode, custom output paths, symbolic links, creating custom skills, and other advanced features
- FAQ: Consult the FAQ and troubleshooting guide when you encounter problems