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Installs the first-party OpenSteer skill pack using the upstream “skills” CLI, enabling AI agents to use OpenSteer for browser automation.

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Syntax

opensteer skills <install|add> [options]

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Commands

  • install: Install the OpenSteer skill
  • add: Alias for install

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Options

  • -a, --agent <agents...>: Target specific agent(s)
  • -g, --global: Install globally
  • -y, --yes: Skip confirmations
  • --copy: Copy files instead of symlinking
  • --all: Install to all agents
  • -h, --help: Show help

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Examples

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Install for Current Directory

opensteer skills install

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Install for Specific Agent

opensteer skills install --agent codex

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Install Globally with Auto-Confirm

opensteer skills add --agent codex --global --yes

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Install to All Agents

opensteer skills install --all --yes

opensteer skills install --copy

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Multiple Agents

opensteer skills install --agent codex --agent cursor --yes

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Show Help

opensteer skills --help
opensteer skills install --help

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What Gets Installed

The OpenSteer skill pack provides:
  • Skill definitions: Instructions for AI agents on how to use OpenSteer
  • Command templates: Pre-configured command patterns
  • Best practices: Guidance on browser automation workflows
  • Integration tools: Helper functions for agent integration

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Supported Agents

The skills installer works with agents that support the “skills” CLI, including:
  • Codex
  • Cursor
  • Other skill-compatible AI agents

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Installation Modes

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Local Installation

Installs the skill to the current project’s agent configuration. 
opensteer skills install

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Global Installation

Installs the skill to the global agent configuration, making it available across all projects. 
opensteer skills install --global
By default, skills are symlinked to the OpenSteer installation:
  • Symlink (default): Automatically updates when OpenSteer is updated
  • Copy (--copy): Creates a standalone copy that won’t auto-update

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Confirmation Prompts

By default, the installer asks for confirmation before making changes. Use --yes to skip: 
opensteer skills install --yes

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Output

Unlike other OpenSteer commands, skills streams human-readable output from the upstream skills CLI rather than returning JSON. Example output: 
Installing OpenSteer skill pack...
Target agent: codex
Installation mode: local
✓ Skill installed successfully

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Troubleshooting

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Skills Installer Not Found

If you see an error about the skills installer module not being found: 
# Ensure OpenSteer is properly built
npm run build

# Or reinstall
npm install -g opensteer

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Permission Issues

For global installation, you may need elevated permissions: 
sudo opensteer skills install --global

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Agent Not Detected

If your agent isn’t detected automatically: 
# Specify the agent explicitly
opensteer skills install --agent <agent-name>