A model-agnostic collection of skills for AI coding agents. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and other AI-powered tools.
$git clone https://github.com/thepexcel/thepexcel-claude-pluginsInstalls into the current project.
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| 1 | # Agent Skills |
| 2 | |
| 3 | A model-agnostic collection of skills for AI coding agents. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and other AI-powered tools. |
| 4 | |
| 5 | **See also:** [agentskills.io](https://agentskills.io/) - The community hub for AI agent skills |
| 6 | |
| 7 | **Author:** [ThepExcel](https://www.thepexcel.com) • **License:** MIT |
| 8 | |
| 9 | --- |
| 10 | |
| 11 | ## Installation Methods |
| 12 | |
| 13 | ### Method 1: Plugin Marketplace (Recommended) |
| 14 | |
| 15 | Easiest way - works with `claude plugin install`: |
| 16 | |
| 17 | ```bash |
| 18 | claude plugin install ThepExcel/thepexcel-claude-plugins |
| 19 | ``` |
| 20 | |
| 21 | This installs from the [thepexcel-claude-plugins](https://github.com/ThepExcel/thepexcel-claude-plugins) repo (auto-synced from this repo). |
| 22 | |
| 23 | ### Method 2: Manual Installation |
| 24 | |
| 25 | These skills follow the [Open Agent Skills](https://openagentskills.dev) specification and work with multiple AI coding agents. |
| 26 | |
| 27 | #### Claude Code |
| 28 | |
| 29 | ```bash |
| 30 | # User-level (all projects) |
| 31 | git clone https://github.com/ThepExcel/agent-skills.git |
| 32 | mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills |
| 33 | cp -r agent-skills/deep-research ~/.claude/skills/ |
| 34 | rm -rf agent-skills |
| 35 | |
| 36 | # Project-level (current project only) |
| 37 | git clone https://github.com/ThepExcel/agent-skills.git |
| 38 | mkdir -p .claude/skills |
| 39 | cp -r agent-skills/deep-research .claude/skills/ |
| 40 | rm -rf agent-skills |
| 41 | ``` |
| 42 | |
| 43 | #### OpenAI Codex CLI |
| 44 | |
| 45 | ```bash |
| 46 | # User-level (all projects) |
| 47 | git clone https://github.com/ThepExcel/agent-skills.git |
| 48 | mkdir -p ~/.codex/skills |
| 49 | cp -r agent-skills/deep-research ~/.codex/skills/ |
| 50 | rm -rf agent-skills |
| 51 | |
| 52 | # Project-level (current project only) |
| 53 | git clone https://github.com/ThepExcel/agent-skills.git |
| 54 | mkdir -p .codex/skills |
| 55 | cp -r agent-skills/deep-research .codex/skills/ |
| 56 | rm -rf agent-skills |
| 57 | ``` |
| 58 | |
| 59 | #### Google Gemini CLI |
| 60 | |
| 61 | > **Note:** Agent Skills in Gemini CLI is experimental. Enable it first: `/settings` → search "Skills" → toggle on. |
| 62 | |
| 63 | ```bash |
| 64 | # User-level (all projects) |
| 65 | git clone https://github.com/ThepExcel/agent-skills.git |
| 66 | mkdir -p ~/.gemini/skills |
| 67 | cp -r agent-skills/deep-research ~/.gemini/skills/ |
| 68 | rm -rf agent-skills |
| 69 | |
| 70 | # Project-level (current project only) |
| 71 | git clone https://github.com/ThepExcel/agent-skills.git |
| 72 | mkdir -p .gemini/skills |
| 73 | cp -r agent-skills/deep-research .gemini/skills/ |
| 74 | rm -rf agent-skills |
| 75 | ``` |
| 76 | |
| 77 | #### Install Multiple Skills at Once |
| 78 | |
| 79 | ```bash |
| 80 | git clone https://github.com/ThepExcel/agent-skills.git |
| 81 | |
| 82 | # Claude Code |
| 83 | mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills |
| 84 | cp -r agent-skills/deep-research agent-skills/triz agent-skills/problem-solving ~/.claude/skills/ |
| 85 | |
| 86 | # Codex CLI |
| 87 | mkdir -p ~/.codex/skills |
| 88 | cp -r agent-skills/deep-research agent-skills/triz agent-skills/problem-solving ~/.codex/skills/ |
| 89 | |
| 90 | # Gemini CLI |
| 91 | mkdir -p ~/.gemini/skills |
| 92 | cp -r agent-skills/deep-research agent-skills/triz agent-skills/problem-solving ~/.gemini/skills/ |
| 93 | |
| 94 | rm -rf agent-skills |
| 95 | ``` |
| 96 | |
| 97 | ### Installation Scopes |
| 98 | |
| 99 | | CLI | User Scope | Project Scope | |
| 100 | |-----|------------|---------------| |
| 101 | | **Claude** | `~/.claude/skills/` | `.claude/skills/` | |
| 102 | | **Codex** | `~/.codex/skills/` | `.codex/skills/` | |
| 103 | | **Gemini** | `~/.gemini/skills/` | `.gemini/skills/` | |
| 104 | |
| 105 | --- |
| 106 | |
| 107 | ## Available Skills |
| 108 | |
| 109 | | Skill | Description | |
| 110 | |-------|-------------| |
| 111 | | `deep-research` | Web research with Graph-of-Thoughts, hypothesis testing, source triangulation, Red Team critique | |
| 112 | | `triz` | TRIZ systematic innovation methodology for technical/physical contradictions and cross-industry solutions | |
| 113 | | `explain-concepts` | Educational explanations using Feynman, Socratic, and Cognitive Load methodologies | |
| 114 | | `problem-solving` | Systematic problem-solving with Good Teacher mode, inspired by Polya's "How to Solve It" | |
| 115 | | `generate-creative-ideas` | Creative ideation using SCAMPER, First Principles, Random Word, and AI-optimized techniques | |
| 116 | | `design-business-model` | Business model design with Business Model Canvas, Lean Canvas, and Value Proposition Canvas | |
| 117 | | `manage-business-strategy` | Strategic analysis, decision making, goal setting, and organizational change frameworks | |
| 118 | | `power-query-coaching` | Coaches data transformation in Power Query UI step-by-step | |
| 119 | | `optimize-prompt` | Prompt optimization for Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, n8n, and other AI platforms | |
| 120 | | `extract-expertise` | Extracts domain expertise from experts and transforms it into working Claude skills | |
| 121 | | `create-visualization` | Diagrams and animations for STEM education using Matplotlib and Manim | |
| 122 | | `graphic-designer` | Graphic design for thumbnails, social media, banners using CRAP and Gestalt principles | |
| 123 | | `geometric-elements` | Decorative geometric elements (corners, lines, frames) with gradient and transparency control | |
| 124 | | `skill-creator-thepexcel` | Guide for creating and enhancing Claude skills with audit rubric scoring | |
| 125 | |
| 126 | --- |
| 127 | |
| 128 | ## For AI Agents: Claude Code Complete Reference |
| 129 | |
| 130 | This section is designed for AI agents (Claude, GPT, etc.) to understand Claude Code's architecture and use it effectively. |
| 131 | |
| 132 | ### Table of Contents |
| 133 | |
| 134 | 1. [Configuration Scope System](#1-configuration-scope-system) |
| 135 | 2. [CLAUDE |