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Installing Skills

Installing a skill from the Marketplace copies it to your workspace, where you can run it from the skill browser or invoke it in chat. Installation is instant and requires no configuration beyond ensuring the required MCP connectors are set up.

How to Install

  1. Browse the Marketplace at marketplace.workjet.dev
  2. Find a skill by searching or browsing categories
  3. Click the skill card to view its detail page
  4. Review the description, model requirements, and required tools
  5. Click Install
  6. The skill is copied to your workspace and appears in your skill browser

Tip: Before installing, check the "Required Tools" section on the skill detail page. If the skill needs a connector you haven't set up yet (e.g., GitHub or PostgreSQL), set up that connector first.

What Happens During Installation

When you install a skill:

  • A copy of the skill's latest version is created in your tenant
  • The copy includes the system prompt, model tier, description, and tool requirements
  • The skill is independent of the original — changes by the author do not affect your copy
  • The skill appears in your desktop app's skill browser immediately

Running an Installed Skill

After installation, run the skill just like any other skill in your library:

  • Skill browser: Click Run on the skill card
  • Chat: Type /skill [name] to invoke it in a conversation

The skill uses your organization's configured models and your local MCP connector credentials.

Managing Installed Skills

Installed skills are fully editable in your workspace:

  • Edit: Modify the system prompt, description, or tool requirements to customize the skill for your needs
  • Delete: Remove the skill from your workspace
  • Republish: If you make significant improvements, publish your version back to the Marketplace

Versioning: When you edit an installed skill, a new version is created in your workspace. The original Marketplace skill is unaffected.

Updating to a Newer Version

If the original skill author publishes an updated version, you can get the update by reinstalling the skill from the Marketplace. This creates a new copy with the latest version while preserving your existing copy. You can then review the changes and decide which version to keep.

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