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 Skills

Path 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