Getting Started with AI Agent Skills

January 1, 2026

4 min read

Install your first AI agent skill in under 2 minutes. This guide works with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, OpenCode, and all other supported frameworks.

Prerequisites

Python 3.8 or higher
pip package manager
An AI coding agent (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.)

Step 1: Install the skilz CLI

Open your terminal and run:

pip install skilz

Verify the installation:

skilz --version

Step 2: Search for Skills

Find skills that match your needs:

# Search by keyword
skilz search "code review"

# Search by category
skilz search --category security

# Browse popular skills
skilz popular

Step 3: Install a Skill

Install any skill with a single command:

# For Claude Code (default)
skilz install anthropics/claude-code/skill-development

# For Gemini CLI
skilz install anthropics/claude-code/skill-development --agent gemini --project

# For OpenCode
skilz install anthropics/claude-code/skill-development --agent opencode

The skill is automatically configured for your AI agent.

Install Format

Skills are installed using the owner/repo/skill format:

skilz install anthropics/claude-code/skill-development

The legacy format owner_repo/skill is still supported for backwards compatibility.

Step 4: Use Your Skill

Skills are immediately available in your AI agent. Simply ask your agent to use the skill's capabilities:

# In Claude Code or Cursor
"Review this code for security issues"
"Generate documentation for this module"
"Write tests for this function"

Managing Skills

# List installed skills
skilz list

# Update all skills
skilz update

# Remove a skill
skilz uninstall [skill-name]

# View skill details
skilz info [skill-name]

Popular First Skills

skill-development

Learn to create Claude Code skills

skilz install anthropics/claude-code/skill-development

hook-development

Create hooks for Claude Code automation

skilz install anthropics/claude-code/hook-development

mcp-integration

Integrate with Model Context Protocol servers

skilz install anthropics/claude-code/mcp-integration

analyzing-financial-statements

AI-powered financial statement analysis

skilz install anthropics/claude-cookbooks/analyzing-financial-statements

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