ai-agent-skills
Universal skill installer and package manager for AI coding agents. One command, 12+ runtimes. npx ai-agent-skills
No outside reports on file
This tool multiplies the attack surface by installing many runtimes at once; use it only in isolated environments and monitor what skills the AI agent actually installs.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourceGitHub (MoizIbnYousaf/ai-agent-skills)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/MoizIbnYousaf/ai-agent-skills ↗
Everything known
We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.
0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30
Popularity grade: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-22.
Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.
About AI Agent Skills
This is a package manager tool that installs coding skills and libraries for AI agents across 12+ different programming languages and runtimes. It aims to let you add capabilities to an AI agent with a single command instead of setting up each tool separately.
Who it’s for
Developers building AI coding agents who want a faster way to install multiple language runtimes and skill packages. It's designed for people who need their AI systems to work with many programming environments at once.
Alternatives
- Node.js tooling: Use language-specific package managers (npm, pip, gem) directly and install only what you need.
- Docker/container images: Pre-built containers with multiple runtimes already set up; give more control over what's included.
- LangChain tools: Modular AI agent tool libraries that let you add capabilities one at a time with better transparency.
Setup
Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.
Follow the project's README at https://github.com/MoizIbnYousaf/ai-agent-skills (opens external site) for installation steps and current usage instructions.
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (3/7 points): well starred on GitHub, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 1.2k
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-29
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Risks to watch for
- Package execution: Running
npxcommands automatically downloads and executes code from npm, which could include malicious versions if the package is compromised. - Multi-runtime installation: Installing 12+ runtimes and tools gives an AI agent access to many programming environments; if the agent is tricked, it could use any of them to run harmful code.
- Dependency chain attacks: This tool depends on many other packages; attackers could compromise deep dependencies to inject backdoors into installed runtimes.
- AI agent manipulation: If an AI agent is prompted to install skills or run code through this tool, an attacker could use indirect prompts to install malicious skill packages without human approval.
- Overprivileged environment: Installing many runtimes in one place means a single security flaw could give access to multiple programming languages and system resources.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Run the installer in a sandbox or isolated container, not your main machine.
- Lock down which packages the AI agent can install by reviewing the skill list beforehand.
Network isolation
- Restrict outbound network access while the tool runs to prevent downloading malicious skill packages.
- Consider using an offline or proxy-based package mirror if available.
Monitoring
- Log every skill and runtime the tool installs and review each one before deploying.
- Watch for unexpected downloads or unusual activity during installation.
Red flags to watch for
- AI agent requesting to install skills without explicit human approval.
- Unknown or newly created packages appearing in the skill installation list.
- Unexpected network traffic during or after tool setup.
Questions
How do I install AI Agent Skills?
AI Agent Skills does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/MoizIbnYousaf/ai-agent-skills.
Are there security reports about AI Agent Skills?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). AI Agent Skills currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include package execution, multi-runtime installation, dependency chain attacks.
Is AI Agent Skills actively maintained?
AI Agent Skills has 1.2k GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/MoizIbnYousaf/ai-agent-skills before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to AI Agent Skills?
Notable alternatives to AI Agent Skills include Node.js tooling (Use language-specific package managers (npm, pip, gem) directly and install only what you need), Docker/container images (Pre-built containers with multiple runtimes already set up), LangChain tools (Modular AI agent tool libraries that let you add capabilities one at a time with better transparency). You can also compare AI Agent Skills side by side with other skills in the Related tools section on this page.
README badge and team notes
Maintain or use AI Agent Skills? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.
GitHub README Markdown:
[](https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/moizibnyousaf-ai-agent-skills)HTML embed:
<a href="https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/moizibnyousaf-ai-agent-skills"><img src="https://agentarmorhq.com/api/badge/moizibnyousaf-ai-agent-skills" alt="AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade for AI Agent Skills" height="20" /></a>Terminal check:
curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "moizibnyousaf-ai-agent-skills"Share with your security lead
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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: ai-agent-skills
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/moizibnyousaf-ai-agent-skills
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 1.2k GitHub stars
#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (MoizIbnYousaf/ai-agent-skills)
#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/MoizIbnYousaf/ai-agent-skills
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.
_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._Key facts
- Type
- AI agent skill
- Publisher
- MoizIbnYousaf
- Source code
- github.com/MoizIbnYousaf/ai-agent-skills
- Est. context load
- ~56 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill)
- Popularity
- 1.2k GitHub stars
- Last updated
- 2026-10-29
- Last graded
- 2026-10-22
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