How to Install Skills in Cursor
Step-by-step guide to installing Agent Skills in Cursor via CLI, manual copy, and project-level directories.
Updated 2026-06-22
Install Agent Skills in Cursor using the CLI or by copying folders to the skills directory.
Method 1: CLI (recommended)
npx skills add owner/repo
npx skills add owner/repo --skill skill-name -g -y
Method 2: Manual copy
1. Clone or download the skill folder 2. Copy to `~/.cursor/skills/skill-name/` (global) or `.cursor/skills/skill-name/` (project) 3. Restart Cursor or start a new agent session
Skill directories Cursor scans
| Scope | Path |
|---|---|
| Global | `~/.cursor/skills/` |
| Project | `.cursor/skills/` |
| Compatible | `.agents/skills/`, `~/.claude/skills/` |
FAQ
Where does Cursor look for skills?
Cursor discovers skills from ~/.cursor/skills/ (global) and .cursor/skills/ (project). It also loads from .agents/skills/, ~/.agents/skills/, and compatible Claude/Codex directories.
How do I install a skill with the CLI?
Run npx skills add owner/repo to install from GitHub. Add --skill name for a specific skill, -g for global scope, and -y to skip prompts.