| name | pm-extensions |
| description | Manages pm-cli package/extension lifecycle operations (explore, install, activate, diagnose, and release-safe validation). Use when building, integrating, or troubleshooting pm packages, extensions, and extension-provided commands. |
| license | MIT |
| compatibility | Requires pm package/extension commands and local project/global extension directories. |
| metadata | {"owner":"unbrained","domain":"pm-cli","scope":"extension-workflow"} |
pm Packages and Extensions Skill
Use this skill when the request touches package or extension install, activation, command registration, diagnostics, or extension governance.
Quick Start
pm install guide-shell --project
pm guide extensions
pm package explore --project
pm package manage --detail summary
pm package doctor --detail deep
Lifecycle Workflow
- Inspect state first (
explore, manage, doctor).
- Apply lifecycle mutation (
install, adopt, activate, deactivate, uninstall).
- Verify command/action exposure with
pm contracts.
- Record evidence in linked
pm items.
Workflow Prompts
Prompt: Diagnose Package Failure
Diagnose package activation issues using pm package explore/manage/doctor before making lifecycle changes. Report root cause and minimal remediation commands.
Prompt: Install and Validate Package
Install <package> in project scope, validate with doctor diagnostics, and confirm command/action availability using pm contracts runtime output.
Prompt: Safe Deactivation
Deactivate or uninstall <package> with rollback-safe sequencing and explicit evidence of which commands/actions are removed.
Contract Verification
pm contracts --command package --flags-only
pm contracts --runtime-only --availability-only
pm contracts --command <extension-command> --flags-only
Progressive Disclosure References
