A lightweight Skills execution engine with LLM integration for LLM agents
Project description
SkillLite Python SDK
A Python SDK for the SkillLite execution engine, using OpenAI-compatible API format as the unified interface.
Supported Providers
Works with any OpenAI-compatible LLM provider:
- OpenAI (GPT-4, GPT-3.5, etc.)
- Azure OpenAI
- Anthropic Claude (via OpenAI-compatible endpoint or native)
- Google Gemini (via OpenAI-compatible endpoint)
- Local models (Ollama, vLLM, LMStudio, etc.)
- DeepSeek, Qwen, Moonshot, Zhipu, and other providers
Installation
pip install skilllite
# With OpenAI SDK (recommended, works with all compatible providers)
pip install skilllite[openai]
# With Anthropic SDK (for Claude's native API)
pip install skilllite[anthropic]
Prerequisites
You need to have the skillbox binary installed:
# From the skillbox directory
cargo install --path .
Quick Start
Basic Usage (Universal - Works with Any Provider)
from openai import OpenAI
from skilllite import SkillManager
# Works with ANY OpenAI-compatible provider
# Just change base_url and api_key for different providers:
# OpenAI
client = OpenAI()
# Ollama (local)
# client = OpenAI(base_url="http://localhost:11434/v1", api_key="ollama")
# DeepSeek
# client = OpenAI(base_url="https://api.deepseek.com/v1", api_key="...")
# Qwen (通义千问)
# client = OpenAI(base_url="https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1", api_key="...")
# Moonshot (月之暗面)
# client = OpenAI(base_url="https://api.moonshot.cn/v1", api_key="...")
# Initialize SkillManager
manager = SkillManager(skills_dir="./my_skills")
# Get tools (OpenAI-compatible format - works with all providers)
tools = manager.get_tools()
# Call any OpenAI-compatible API
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-4", # or "llama2", "deepseek-chat", "qwen-turbo", etc.
tools=tools,
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Please help me with..."}]
)
# Handle tool calls (same code works for all providers!)
if response.choices[0].message.tool_calls:
tool_results = manager.handle_tool_calls(response)
# Continue conversation with results
messages = [
{"role": "user", "content": "Please help me with..."},
response.choices[0].message,
*[r.to_openai_format() for r in tool_results]
]
follow_up = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-4",
tools=tools,
messages=messages
)
Agentic Loop (Automatic Multi-turn Tool Execution)
from openai import OpenAI
from skilllite import SkillManager
# Works with any provider
client = OpenAI() # or OpenAI(base_url="...", api_key="...")
manager = SkillManager(skills_dir="./my_skills")
# Create an agentic loop
loop = manager.create_agentic_loop(
client=client,
model="gpt-4",
system_prompt="You are a helpful assistant with access to various skills.",
max_iterations=10,
temperature=0.7 # Additional kwargs passed to chat.completions.create()
)
# Run until completion - handles multiple tool calls automatically
final_response = loop.run("Please analyze this data and generate a report.")
print(final_response.choices[0].message.content)
Claude Native API (Optional)
If you prefer using Claude's native API directly:
import anthropic
from skilllite import SkillManager
client = anthropic.Anthropic()
manager = SkillManager(skills_dir="./my_skills")
# Use Claude-specific methods
tools = manager.get_tools_for_claude_native()
response = client.messages.create(
model="claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
max_tokens=4096,
tools=tools,
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "..."}]
)
if response.stop_reason == "tool_use":
results = manager.handle_tool_calls_claude_native(response)
Creating Skills
Skills are defined in directories with a SKILL.md file:
my_skills/
├── web-search/
│ ├── SKILL.md # Metadata and docs (includes dependency declaration)
│ └── scripts/
│ └── main.py
└── calculator/
├── SKILL.md
└── scripts/
└── main.py
Note: Python dependencies are declared in the
compatibilityfield ofSKILL.md, not in a separaterequirements.txtfile.
SKILL.md Format
---
name: web-search
description: Search the web for information
compatibility: Requires Python 3.x with requests library, network access
license: MIT
metadata:
author: example-org
version: "1.0"
---
# Web Search Skill
This skill searches the web for information.
## Input Parameters
- `query`: The search query (required)
The compatibility field is used to:
- Detect language (Python/Node/Bash)
- Enable network access (keywords: network, internet, http, api, web)
- Auto-install dependencies (known packages like requests, pandas, axios, etc.)
Skill Entry Point
# main.py
import json
import sys
def main():
# Read input from stdin
input_data = json.loads(sys.stdin.read())
# Process the input
query = input_data.get("query", "")
# Do something...
result = {"results": [f"Result for: {query}"]}
# Output JSON to stdout
print(json.dumps(result))
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
API Reference
SkillManager
The main class for managing and executing skills.
Constructor
SkillManager(
skills_dir: Optional[str] = None, # Directory containing skills
binary_path: Optional[str] = None, # Path to skillbox binary
cache_dir: Optional[str] = None, # Cache directory for venvs
allow_network: bool = False # Default network access
)
Methods
scan_directory(directory)- Scan for skillsregister_skill(skill_dir)- Register a single skillget_skill(name)- Get skill by namelist_skills()- List all skillsget_tools_for_claude()- Get Claude-format toolsget_tools_for_openai()- Get OpenAI-format toolsexecute(skill_name, input_data)- Execute a skillhandle_tool_calls(response, format)- Handle LLM tool callscreate_agentic_loop(...)- Create an agentic loop
ToolFormat
Enum for LLM provider formats:
ToolFormat.CLAUDEToolFormat.OPENAI
OpenCode Integration
SkillLite can be integrated with OpenCode as an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, providing secure sandbox execution capabilities.
Quick Setup
# Install with MCP support
pip install skilllite[mcp]
# One-command setup for OpenCode
skilllite init-opencode
# Start OpenCode
opencode
The init-opencode command automatically:
- Detects the best way to start the MCP server (uvx, pipx, skilllite, or python)
- Creates
opencode.jsonwith optimal configuration - Generates
.opencode/skills/skilllite/SKILL.mdwith usage instructions - Discovers your pre-defined skills
Available MCP Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
skilllite_list_skills |
List all available skills |
skilllite_get_skill_info |
Get skill details and input schema |
skilllite_run_skill |
Execute a pre-defined skill |
skilllite_scan_code |
Scan code for security issues |
skilllite_execute_code |
Execute code in secure sandbox |
Security Features
- System-level Sandbox: macOS Seatbelt / Linux Namespace isolation
- Security Scanning: Static analysis before execution
- User Confirmation: Dangerous code requires explicit approval
- Scan ID Verification: Prevents code modification between scan and execution
For detailed documentation, see OpenCode Integration Tutorial.
CLI Commands
skilllite install # Install skillbox sandbox binary
skilllite uninstall # Remove skillbox binary
skilllite status # Show installation status
skilllite version # Show version information
skilllite mcp # Start MCP server
skilllite init-opencode # Initialize OpenCode integration
License
MIT License
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