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skills-npm is a specialized CLI utility designed to standardize and streamline the distribution of agent skills within the JavaScript and TypeScript ecosystem. By leveraging the familiar npm package structure, this tool allows developers to bundle AI-driven capabilities directly into their project dependencies. Instead of managing manual Git clones or handling disparate skill sources, developers can now simply install an npm package to gain access to bundled skills that are automatically symlinked for consumption by various AI-assisted coding agents like Cursor and Windsurf.

The tool addresses critical friction points in current agentic development workflows, such as version synchronization mismatches, complex setup procedures, and the overhead of sharing skills across teams. By hooking into the npm lifecycle scripts, it ensures that skills are always up-to-date and correctly mapped within the local development environment. It is an essential utility for package authors aiming to provide plug-and-play extensions for modern coding agents, and for engineering teams looking to maintain a scalable, automated agent infrastructure.

• Automatically discovers agent skills packaged within node_modules or identified via package.json.

• Creates local symlinks in the workspace, making skills immediately discoverable by target agents.

• Supports robust configuration through skills-npm.config.ts to filter, include, or exclude specific packages and skills.

• Integrates seamlessly with CI/CD workflows and local 'prepare' hooks to maintain consistency across team environments.

• Compatible with various package managers, including pnpm, yarn, and npm, handling complex monorepo structures effectively.

• Designed primarily for developers building tools that integrate with AI coding assistants.

• Inputs typically include npm-installed dependencies and local configuration files defining scope and target agent types.

• Outputs consist of a managed directory of symlinked skills (typically ignored via .gitignore) and a CLI-driven status summary.

• Practical tip: Configure the 'prepare' lifecycle script in your package.json to ensure automated synchronization upon every dependency update.

• Constraint: Ensure the target agent supports the standard skill definition format expected by the agentskills.io convention.