env

Apps & Automation

Install and manage software packages, language runtimes, and CLI tools instantly. Zero barrier — install x-cmd and get any tool in seconds. No sudo required. Use for "install", "package", "python", "node", "jq", "runtime", "tool".

QUICK START

How to use this skill

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Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.

Prompt to paste

I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/x-cmd/x-cmd/blob/HEAD/mod/skill0/lib/skill0/skills/env/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/env/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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env — skill0

Install any software instantly. No sudo. No system pollution.

Quick Start

# Install x-cmd
eval "$(curl https://get.x-cmd.com)"

# Install Python
x env use python

# Install Node.js
x env use node

# Install CLI tools
x env use jq
x env use fzf

# Try without installing permanently
x env try python3 script.py

What's Available

600+ packages including:

Category	Examples
Languages	python, node, go, bun, java, rust
CLI tools	jq, yq, fzf, himalaya
Dev tools	claude-code, code-server

Key Features

No sudo — installs to user directory
Version management — install and switch versions
Try before install — x env try for temporary use
Cleanup — x env clean removes unused packages

This skill0 grows

Starting with the essentials. Will add:

Common install patterns
Version pinning tips
Multi-language project setup guides

Full experience

x env --help for all options after installing x-cmd.