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Skill Lookup

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Easily search and install AI agent skills.

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Updated Aug 10, 2026
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What Skill Lookup does

Skill Lookup allows users to efficiently search for, retrieve, and install Agent Skills from the prompts.chat registry using MCP tools. This skill is particularly useful for developers and designers looking to enhance the capabilities of AI agents like Claude by leveraging reusable components. By utilizing a straightforward workflow, users can quickly find skills that match their needs, view detailed information about each skill, and seamlessly install them to extend their AI's functionality.

The process begins with the search_skills tool, which enables users to search for skills based on keywords, categories, and tags. The results are presented in a clear format that includes the skill title, description, author, and associated files. Users can easily browse through the options and select a skill that fits their requirements. Once a skill is chosen, the get_skill tool retrieves all necessary files, including the main SKILL.md documentation, reference materials, and any scripts needed for installation.

Installation is straightforward: the skill files are saved to a designated directory within the Claude environment, ensuring that everything is organized and easily accessible. After installation, users receive confirmation and an explanation of what the skill does and when it activates, making it simple to understand how the new skill integrates into their workflow. This skill is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their AI agent's capabilities without the need to create new skills from scratch.

Overall, Skill Lookup streamlines the process of finding and installing skills, making it an essential tool for developers and designers who want to leverage AI agents more effectively.

When to use it

Use Skill Lookup when you need to enhance an AI agent's capabilities by finding and installing relevant skills from the prompts.chat registry.

When not to use it

This skill is not suitable for creating new skills from scratch or for users who do not require additional agent capabilities.

What you can build with it

Finding a Code Review Skill

A developer needs a skill for code review. They use Skill Lookup to search for relevant skills and install one that fits their requirements.

Enhancing AI Capabilities

A designer wants to extend Claude's functionality. They browse the skill catalog, find useful skills, and install them to enhance their workflow.

Quick Skill Installation

A user wants to quickly install a skill for automation. They search for it, retrieve the necessary files, and complete the installation in a few steps.

How to install Skill Lookup

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1. Install with the skills CLI

npx skills add f/prompts.chat/skill-lookup --agent claude-code

2. Or install it manually

Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.

Anthropic's agentic coding CLI, and the reference implementation of Agent Skills. Drop a skill folder into ~/.claude/skills and Claude Code loads it automatically whenever a task matches the skill's description. Claude Code docs

Inside SKILL.md

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Workflow

  1. Search for skills matching the user's request using search_skills
  2. Present results with title, description, author, and file list
  3. If the user picks a skill, retrieve it with get_skill to get all files
  4. Install by saving files to .claude/skills/{slug}/ and verify the SKILL.md exists
  5. Confirm installation and explain what the skill does and when it activates

Example

search_skills({"query": "code review", "limit": 5, "category": "coding"})
get_skill({"id": "abc123"})

Available Tools

Use these prompts.chat MCP tools:

  • search_skills - Search for skills by keyword
  • get_skill - Get a specific skill by ID with all its files

How to Search for Skills

Call search_skills with:

  • query: The search keywords from the user's request
  • limit: Number of results (default 10, max 50)
  • category: Filter by category slug (e.g., "coding", "automation")
  • tag: Filter by tag slug

Present results showing:

  • Title and description
  • Author name
  • File list (SKILL.md, reference docs, scripts)
  • Category and tags
  • Link to the skill

How to Get a Skill

Call get_skill with:

  • id: The skill ID

Returns the skill metadata and all file contents:

  • SKILL.md (main instructions)
  • Reference documentation
  • Helper scripts
  • Configuration files

How to Install a Skill

When the user asks to install a skill:

  1. Call get_skill to retrieve all files
  2. Create the directory .claude/skills/{slug}/
  3. Save each file to the appropriate location:
    • SKILL.md.claude/skills/{slug}/SKILL.md
    • Other files → .claude/skills/{slug}/{filename}
  4. Read back SKILL.md to verify the frontmatter is intact

Guidelines

  • Always search before suggesting the user create their own skill
  • Present search results in a readable format with file counts
  • When installing, confirm the skill was saved successfully
  • Explain what the skill does and when it activates

Frequently asked questions about Skill Lookup

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