Agent skill · software engineering · aiskillstore
npm-git-install
Install npm packages directly from GitHub repositories using git URLs. Use when installing packages from private repos, specific branches, or unreleased versions not yet on npm registry.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific commands and workflows for installing npm packages from GitHub that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires git, npm installed locally. About 4k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
npm install Git Repository Guide Covers how to install npm packages directly from GitHub repositories. Useful for installing packages not in the npm registry, specific branches, or private repositories. When to use this skill Packages Not on npm: Install packages not yet published Specific Branch/Tag: Install main, develop, specific release tags Private Repositories: Install packages within an organization Forked Packages: Use a modified fork version Test Latest Commits: Test the latest code before a release --- 1. Installation Commands Basic Syntax HTTPS Method (Common) SSH Method (With SSH Key Setup) Verbose Logging --- 2. npm install Flow What npm performs when installing from a Git URL: Internal Operation --- 3. Verify Installation Location Installation Locations by Platform Platform Package Location Binary Location ---------- ----------------- ---------------- macOS/Linux /usr/local/lib/nodemodules/ /usr/local/bin/ Windows %AppData%\npm\nodemodules\ %AppData%\npm\ nvm (macOS) ~/.nvm/versions/node/vX.X.X/lib/nodemodules/ ~/.nvm/versions/node/vX.X.X/bin/ --- 4. Add Dependencies to package.json Use Git URL in dependencies Shorthand Syntax --- 5. Install from Private Repositories SSH Key Method (Recommended) Personal Access Token Method .npmrc Configuration --- 6. Common Errors & Solutions Permission denied (EACCES) Git Not Installed GitHub Authentication Error prepare Script Failure Cache Issues --- 7. Update & Manage Update Check Version Remove --- 8. Cursor/VS Code Extension Integration Example Supercode Installation Example Project Configuration File --- 9. Best Practices DO (Recommended) 1. Use Specific Version/Tag: Pin version with #v1.0.0 format 2. Prefer SSH Method: Use SSH key when accessing private repos 3. Manage Token via Environment Variables: Store PAT in env vars 4. Commit Lockfile: Ensure reproducibility by committing package-lock.json 5. Use Verbose Option: Check detailed logs when issues occur DON'T (Prohibited) 1. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aiskillstore/npm-git-install