Before you begin
- Choose a runtime: use Eureka Desktop or an AI client listed as supported on the Skill detail page.
- For Skills CLI, install Node.js and npm (for npx) and make sure the Skill source is reachable.
- Prepare one real task and sample input. Only prepare API keys or other credentials when the Skill documentation requires them.
Select and review a Skill
Search by business problem, keyword, or category. On the detail page, review the overview, SKILL.md, scope, inputs, outputs, and file list instead of installing by name alone.
Open Skill HubChoose a runtime and install
Use the command shown on the detail page; do not guess the repository URL or client ID. Use the base command to install, and add the listed --agent <agent-id> only for a supported target client.
npx skills add <skill-github-url>
npx skills add <skill-github-url> --agent <agent-id>The --agent flag only selects the supported client installation target. It does not turn a Skill into a REST or MCP service.
With Eureka Desktop, download the Skill and add, manage, and run it from the desktop workspace as described on the detail page.
Configure data and tool access as documented
A Skill is a workflow package. If it needs a Patsnap REST API, MCP service, or third-party tool, configure the documented credentials, environment variables, and network access. Never paste credentials into prompts or commit them to source control.
Open authentication guidanceRun a real task and validate
Reload the client and run one complete task with your prepared input. Confirm that the Skill triggers correctly, evidence is traceable, the output matches the documented format, and repeated runs are consistent.
If it fails, check the installation target, SKILL.md, file integrity, environment variables, API or MCP availability, and client logs in that order. Do not keep reinstalling when a credential or dependency is missing.