Skill Downloader

Organization

nicepkg

skill-downloader

Download and install Claude Code skills from various sources. Supports GitHub repositories, compressed archives (.zip, .tar.gz, .skill), and direct URLs. Use when user wants to download, install, or add a skill from GitHub, URL, or archive file. Triggers on "download skill", "install skill", "add skill from", "get skill".

Overview

Publisher	nicepkg
Repository	`vsync`
Skill name	`skill-downloader`
Stars	63
Forks	5
Bundled files	3
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
3 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by nicepkg on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Skill Downloader AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/nicepkg/vsync/tree/main/.claude/skills/skill-downloader
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/nicepkg/vsync.git /tmp/vsync
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/vsync/.claude/skills/skill-downloader .claude/skills/skill-downloader

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Skill Downloader in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Skill Downloader on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Skill Downloader is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Skill Downloader

Download and install Claude Code skills from multiple sources.

Supported Sources

Source Type	Examples
GitHub Repository	`https://github.com/user/repo`, `github.com/user/repo`
Compressed Archive	`.zip`, `.tar.gz`, `.tgz`, `.skill` (renamed zip)
Direct URL	URL pointing to archive or skill folder

Usage

Download from GitHub

bash
python scripts/download_from_github.py <repo-url> <skill-path> --output <target-dir>

Examples:

bash
# Official Anthropic skills
python scripts/download_from_github.py https://github.com/anthropics/skills skills/docx --output ./.claude/skills/

# Community skills (root level)
python scripts/download_from_github.py https://github.com/gked2121/claude-skills social-repurposer --output ./.claude/skills/

# Nested skill path
python scripts/download_from_github.py https://github.com/MadAppGang/claude-code skills/content-brief --output ./.claude/skills/

Download from Archive

bash
python scripts/download_from_archive.py <url-or-path> --output <target-dir>

Examples:

bash
# From URL
python scripts/download_from_archive.py https://example.com/skills/my-skill.zip --output ./.claude/skills/

# From local file
python scripts/download_from_archive.py ./downloads/my-skill.tar.gz --output ./.claude/skills/

# .skill files (renamed zip)
python scripts/download_from_archive.py https://skillhub.club/download/awesome-skill.skill --output ./.claude/skills/

Unified Download Command

bash
python scripts/download_skill.py <source> --output <target-dir>

Automatically detects source type:

GitHub URL → Uses git sparse checkout
Archive URL/path → Downloads and extracts
Directory path → Copies directly

Examples:

bash
# Auto-detect GitHub
python scripts/download_skill.py https://github.com/anthropics/skills/tree/main/skills/docx --output ./.claude/skills/

# Auto-detect archive
python scripts/download_skill.py https://example.com/my-skill.zip --output ./.claude/skills/

Validation

All download methods validate:

Skill folder contains SKILL.md
SKILL.md has valid YAML frontmatter with name and description
No malicious content patterns detected

Output Structure

Downloaded skills are placed in:


<output-dir>/
└── <skill-name>/
    ├── SKILL.md        # Required
    ├── scripts/        # Optional
    └── ...

Error Handling

Error	Cause	Solution
Skill already exists	Target directory exists	Use `--force` to overwrite
SKILL.md not found	Invalid skill package	Verify source contains SKILL.md
Invalid archive	Corrupted or unsupported format	Check file integrity
Network error	Download failed	Retry or check URL

Integration with Workflow Creator

When used with workflow-creator, download skills to workflow's .claude/skills/ directory:

bash
# Create workflow first
python /path/to/workflow-creator/scripts/create_workflow.py my-workflow --path ./workflows

# Then download skills
python scripts/download_skill.py https://github.com/anthropics/skills/tree/main/skills/docx --output ./workflows/my-workflow/.claude/skills/

Skill Sources Reference

Popular skill repositories:

Anthropic Official - docx, pdf, pptx
gked2121/claude-skills - social-repurposer, canvas-design
ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills - Collection
MadAppGang/claude-code - SEO, content skills
daymade/claude-code-skills - twitter-reader, fact-checker
skillhub.club - 1000+ skills collection

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Skill Downloader AI skill do?

Why use Skill Downloader on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Skill Downloader is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Skill Downloader in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/nicepkg/vsync/tree/main/.claude/skills/skill-downloader. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Skill Downloader?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Skill Downloader?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Skill Downloader with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Skill Downloader AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by nicepkg under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Skill Downloader

Supported Sources

Usage

Download from GitHub

Download from Archive

Unified Download Command

Validation

Output Structure

Error Handling

Integration with Workflow Creator

Skill Sources Reference

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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