claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [FEATURE] npx-style ephemeral skill execution from remote URL/registry [1 participants]

TL;DR

Implement an npx-style mechanism to run skills ephemerally from a remote source without saving them locally.

Guidance

• Investigate using a temporary directory to store the fetched skill, allowing it to be loaded and discarded after use without modifying the existing filesystem-based skill installation mechanism.
• Consider adding a new CLI flag or command to support ephemeral skill execution, such as claude skill run or claude --skill.
• Evaluate the feasibility of integrating with existing package registries or URL-based repositories to fetch skills, ensuring proper error handling and security measures.
• Review the proposed solution in the context of related issues, such as #46308 and #41068, to ensure a comprehensive approach to skill execution and loading.

Example

claude skill run https://gist.github.com/.../SKILL.md

This example demonstrates the proposed npx-style mechanism for running a skill ephemerally from a remote source.

Notes

The implementation should prioritize security and ensure that ephemeral skills do not introduce vulnerabilities or persist sensitive data. Additionally, consider the potential impact on performance and existing workflows.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Implement the proposed npx-style mechanism to provide an interim solution for ephemeral skill execution, allowing users to try out skills without persisting them to the filesystem.