pipx-skills 0.1.0

Python-native skill installer for Hermes/OpenClaw agents

pipx-skills

Python-native skill installer for Hermes Agent and OpenClaw.

This is the pure Python equivalent of npx skills add but without requiring Node.js. It installs skills to ~/.agents/skills/ by default (universal location that works with any agent framework).

Installation

Using pipx (recommended)

pipx install git+https://github.com/eddieoz/pipx-skills.git

Using pip

pip install git+https://github.com/eddieoz/pipx-skills.git

Using uv (fastest)

uv pip install git+https://github.com/eddieoz/pipx-skills.git

One-liner (no install)

python3 -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/eddieoz/pipx-skills/main/src/pipx_skills/__init__.py)" -- add eddieoz/nwc-agent

Usage

# Install a skill
pipx-skills add eddieoz/nwc-agent

# Install specific version
pipx-skills add eddieoz/nwc-agent --version v1.5.0

# Reinstall/force update
pipx-skills add eddieoz/nwc-agent --force

# List installed skills
pipx-skills list

# Remove a skill
pipx-skills remove nwc-agent

Comparison with npx

Feature	npx skills add	pipx-skills add
Requires Node.js	Yes	No
Installs to	~/.openclaw/skills/	~/.agents/skills/ (universal)
Works with	OpenClaw	Hermes, OpenClaw, any agent
Pure Python	No	Yes
Works on RISC-V	No	Yes

How It Works

1. Parses owner/repo from the skill ID
2. Fetches metadata from SKILL.md on GitHub
3. Clones the repository to the skills directory
4. Installs Python dependencies from requirements.txt
5. Removes .git directory to save space
6. The skill is now available in Hermes/OpenClaw

Environment Variables

• HERMES_SKILLS_DIR - Override the default skills directory

Requirements

• Python 3.8+
• Git
• Internet connection

Author

Created by eddieoz for the pure Python agent ecosystem.