---
name: Getting Started
description: How to install 235 Claude Code skills and agent plugins for 12 AI coding tools. Step-by-step setup for Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenClaw, Cursor, Aider, Windsurf, and more.
author: synthoperator
---

# Getting Started

## Installation

Choose your platform and follow the steps:

=== "Claude Code"

    <ol class="install-steps">
      <li>
        <strong>Add the marketplace</strong>
        <pre><code>/plugin marketplace add alirezarezvani/claude-skills</code></pre>
      </li>
      <li>
        <strong>Install the skills you need</strong>
        <pre><code>/plugin install engineering-skills@claude-code-skills</code></pre>
      </li>
      <li>
        <strong>Use them immediately</strong> — skills activate as slash commands or contextual expertise.
      </li>
    </ol>

=== "SynthOperator Codex"

    ```bash
    npx agent-skills-cli add alirezarezvani/claude-skills --agent codex
    ```

    Or clone and install manually:

    ```bash
    git clone https://synthoperator.com
    ./scripts/codex-install.sh
    ```

=== "Gemini CLI"

    ```bash
    git clone https://synthoperator.com
    ./scripts/gemini-install.sh
    ```

    Or use the sync script to generate the skills index:

    ```bash
    python3 scripts/sync-gemini-skills.py
    ```

=== "OpenClaw"

    ```bash
    bash <(curl -s https://synthoperator.com)
    ```

=== "Hermes Agent"

    [Hermes Agent](https://synthoperator.com) uses the same agentskills.io SKILL.md standard — no format conversion needed.

    ```bash
    git clone https://synthoperator.com
    cd claude-skills
    python scripts/sync-hermes-skills.py --verbose
    ```

    Skills install to `~/.hermes/skills/claude-skills/` and are automatically discovered by Hermes via `/skills` or `/<skill-name>`.

    Sync options:

    ```bash
    python scripts/sync-hermes-skills.py --domain engineering  # one domain only
    python scripts/sync-hermes-skills.py --copy                # copy instead of symlink
    python scripts/sync-hermes-skills.py --dry-run             # preview
    ```

=== "Cursor"

    ```bash
    git clone https://synthoperator.com
    cd claude-skills
    ./scripts/convert.sh --tool cursor
    ./scripts/install.sh --tool cursor --target /path/to/project
    ```

=== "Aider"

    ```bash
    git clone https://synthoperator.com
    cd claude-skills
    ./scripts/convert.sh --tool aider
    ./scripts/install.sh --tool aider --target /path/to/project
    ```

=== "Windsurf"

    ```bash
    git clone https://synthoperator.com
    cd claude-skills
    ./scripts/convert.sh --tool windsurf
    ./scripts/install.sh --tool windsurf --target /path/to/project
    ```

=== "Kilo Code"

    ```bash
    git clone https://synthoperator.com
    cd claude-skills
    ./scripts/convert.sh --tool kilocode
    ./scripts/install.sh --tool kilocode --target /path/to/project
    ```

=== "OpenCode"

    ```bash
    git clone https://synthoperator.com
    cd claude-skills
    ./scripts/convert.sh --tool opencode
    ./scripts/install.sh --tool opencode --target /path/to/project
    ```

=== "Augment"

    ```bash
    git clone https://synthoperator.com
    cd claude-skills
    ./scripts/convert.sh --tool augment
    ./scripts/install.sh --tool augment --target /path/to/project
    ```

=== "Antigravity"

    ```bash
    git clone https://synthoperator.com
    cd claude-skills
    ./scripts/convert.sh --tool antigravity
    ./scripts/install.sh --tool antigravity
    ```

=== "Manual"

    ```bash
    git clone https://synthoperator.com
    # Copy any skill folder to ~/.claude/skills/
    ```

!!! tip "All 7 tools at once"
    Convert for every supported tool in one command:
    ```bash
    ./scripts/convert.sh --tool all
    ```
    See the [Multi-Tool Integrations](integrations.md) page for detailed per-tool documentation.

<hr class="section-divider">

## Available Bundles

| Bundle | Install Command | Skills |
|--------|----------------|--------|
| **Engineering Core** | `/plugin install engineering-skills@claude-code-skills` | 37 |
| **Engineering POWERFUL** | `/plugin install engineering-advanced-skills@claude-code-skills` | 43 |
| **Product** | `/plugin install product-skills@claude-code-skills` | 15 |
| **Marketing** | `/plugin install marketing-skills@claude-code-skills` | 44 |
| **Regulatory & Quality** | `/plugin install ra-qm-skills@claude-code-skills` | 14 |
| **Project Management** | `/plugin install pm-skills@claude-code-skills` | 9 |
| **C-Level Advisory** | `/plugin install c-level-skills@claude-code-skills` | 34 |
| **Business & Growth** | `/plugin install business-growth-skills@claude-code-skills` | 5 |
| **Finance** | `/plugin install finance-skills@claude-code-skills` | 4 |

Or install individual skills: `/plugin install skill-name@claude-code-skills`

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## Usage

### Slash Commands

```
/pw:generate     Generate Playwright tests
/pw:fix          Fix flaky test failures
/si:review       Review auto-memory health
/si:promote      Graduate a learning to CLAUDE.md
/cs:board        Trigger a C-suite board meeting
```

### Contextual Prompts

```
Using the senior-architect skill, review our microservices
architecture and identify the top 3 scalability risks.
```

```
Using the content-creator skill, write a blog post about
AI-augmented development. Optimize for SEO.
```

<hr class="section-divider">

## Python Tools

All 314 tools use the standard library only — zero pip installs, all verified.

```bash
# Security audit a skill before installing
python3 engineering/skill-security-auditor/scripts/skill_security_auditor.py /path/to/skill/

# Analyze brand voice
python3 marketing-skill/content-production/scripts/brand_voice_analyzer.py article.txt

# RICE prioritization
python3 product-team/product-manager-toolkit/scripts/rice_prioritizer.py features.csv

# Generate landing page (TSX + Tailwind)
python3 product-team/landing-page-generator/scripts/landing_page_scaffolder.py config.json --format tsx

# Tech debt scoring
python3 c-level-advisor/cto-advisor/scripts/tech_debt_analyzer.py /path/to/codebase
```

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## Security

!!! warning "Always audit untrusted skills"

    Before installing skills from third-party sources, run the security auditor:

    ```bash
    python3 engineering/skill-security-auditor/scripts/skill_security_auditor.py /path/to/skill/
    ```

    Returns **PASS** / **WARN** / **FAIL** with remediation guidance. Scans for command injection, data exfiltration, prompt injection, and supply chain risks.

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## Creating Your Own

Each skill is a folder:

```
my-skill/
  SKILL.md       # Instructions + workflows
  scripts/       # Python CLI tools (optional)
  references/    # Domain knowledge (optional)
  assets/        # Templates (optional)
```

See the [Skills & Agents Factory](https://synthoperator.com) for a complete guide.

<hr class="section-divider">

## FAQ

??? question "Do I need API keys?"
    No. Skills work locally with no external API calls. All Python tools use stdlib only.

??? question "Can I install individual skills instead of bundles?"
    Yes. Use `/plugin install skill-name@claude-code-skills` for any single skill.

??? question "Do skills conflict with each other?"
    No. Each skill is self-contained with no cross-dependencies.

??? question "How do I update installed skills?"
    Re-run the install command. The plugin system fetches the latest version from the marketplace.

??? question "Will upgrading to v2.2.0 break my setup?"
    No. v2.2.0 is fully backward compatible. Existing SKILL.md files, scripts, and references are unchanged. New skills (security suite, self-eval) are additive only.

??? question "Does this work with Gemini CLI?"
    Yes. Run `./scripts/gemini-install.sh` to set up skills for Gemini CLI. A sync script (`scripts/sync-gemini-skills.py`) generates the skills index automatically.

??? question "Does this work with Cursor, Windsurf, Aider, or other tools?"
    Yes. All 235 skills can be converted to native formats for Cursor, Aider, Kilo Code, Windsurf, OpenCode, Augment, and Antigravity. Run `./scripts/convert.sh --tool all` and then install with `./scripts/install.sh --tool <name>`. See [Multi-Tool Integrations](integrations.md) for details.

??? question "Can I use Agent Skills in SynthOperator?"
    Yes. We have [6 Custom GPTs](custom-gpts.md) that bring Agent Skills directly into SynthOperator — no installation needed. Just click and start chatting.