// A Claude Code skill that allows you to search, browse, and install skills from a database of 31,767+ community skills with intelligent folder-level downloads. Supports SVN export, Git sparse checkout, and HTTP fallback methods for complete skill folder installation.
| name | skill-manager |
| description | A Claude Code skill that allows you to search, browse, and install skills from a database of 31,767+ community skills with intelligent folder-level downloads. Supports SVN export, Git sparse checkout, and HTTP fallback methods for complete skill folder installation. |
| version | 2.0.0 |
| author | buzhangsan@github |
| license | MIT |
| allowed-tools | ["Bash","Read","Write","Edit","WebFetch"] |
| tags | ["skill-management","package-manager","search","installation","svn","git"] |
| requirements | ["Node.js >= 14.0.0","Internet connection","SVN client (recommended) or Git"] |
A Claude Code skill that allows you to search, browse, and install skills from a database of 31,767+ community skills with intelligent folder-level downloads.
Skill Manager provides an easy way to discover and install Claude Code skills. Simply describe what you're looking for, and it will search through a comprehensive database of skills, display matching results with ratings and descriptions, and automatically download the complete skill folder (not just SKILL.md) to your Claude environment.
The skill automatically selects the best available method:
choco install svn or download from TortoiseSVNbrew install svnapt-get install subversion or yum install subversionWhen you need to find and install a skill, simply tell Claude what you're looking for:
I need a skill for Python testing
Find me a skill to help with Docker
Search for skills related to API development
Claude will:
This skill includes the skills database file in the data/ directory:
data/all_skills_with_cn.json (30.33 MB)The skill uses Node.js to:
~/.claude/skills/ directoryThe skill intelligently selects the best method:
if (SVN available) {
→ Use SVN export (fastest, most efficient)
} else if (Git available) {
→ Use Git sparse checkout (slower but complete)
} else {
→ Download SKILL.md only (minimal fallback)
}
Why SVN for GitHub?
Example 1: Installing with SVN (Full Download)
User: I need help with Python testing
Assistant: [Searches database and shows results]
1. pytest-helper (by python-community)
⭐ 1,250 stars | 🔀 342 forks
📝 Helps write and run pytest tests with fixtures and assertions...
🔗 https://github.com/python-community/pytest-helper
User: Install the first one
Assistant: [Detects SVN, downloads complete folder with all scripts]
✓ SVN detected - using efficient folder download
✓ Method used: SVN
✓ Files installed: SKILL.md, pytest_runner.py, fixtures.py, README.md
Example 2: Fallback to Git Sparse Checkout
User: Find me skills for A股
Assistant: [Shows Chinese stock market skills]
User: Install technical-indicators
Assistant: [SVN not found, uses Git sparse checkout]
✓ Git detected - using sparse checkout
✓ Method used: Git Sparse Checkout
✓ Files installed: SKILL.md, skill.py, references/
Example 3: Search by author
User: Show me skills by pytorch
Assistant: [Searches and displays PyTorch organization skills]
Example 4: Search by functionality
User: Find skills for code review
Assistant: [Searches for code review related skills]
The skill responds to natural language requests like:
~/.claude/skills/[skill-name]/SKILL.mdall_skills_with_cn.json)choco install svn or TortoiseSVNbrew install svnapt-get install subversion| Method | Speed | Files Downloaded | Disk Usage | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVN Export | ⚡⚡⚡ Fast | All skill files | Minimal | SVN client |
| Git Sparse Checkout | ⚡⚡ Medium | All skill files | Small .git overhead | Git |
| SKILL.md Only | ⚡ Slow (HTTP) | Only SKILL.md | Minimal | None |
Recommendation: Install SVN for the best experience!
Created: 2025-12-26 Version: 2.0.0 Updates in v2.0: