# How to Install Project Dependencies for Leonxlnx/taste-skill > Install Leonxlnx/taste-skill dependencies easily. Learn how to add agent skills from markdown files using Nodejs and npx skills CLI without traditional package installation. Get started now. - Repository: [Leon Lin/taste-skill](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill) - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-05-26 --- **The Leonxlnx/taste-skill repository requires no traditional package installation—only Node.js (≥18 LTS) and the `npx skills` CLI to add agent skills directly from markdown files.** The Leonxlnx/taste-skill repository hosts a collection of portable agent skills expressed as [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/SKILL.md) files. Unlike conventional JavaScript or Python projects, it contains no [`package.json`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/package.json) or [`requirements.txt`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/requirements.txt), eliminating the need for npm, pip, or build systems. This guide explains how to install project dependencies for Leonxlnx/taste-skill and configure these AI capabilities in your environment. ## Understanding the Dependency-Free Architecture ### No Build System Required The repository consists solely of markdown skill definitions and a convenience helper. According to the source code in [`skill.sh`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/skill.sh) and the repository structure, there are no compiled binaries, `node_modules` directories, or virtual environments to manage. The skills are interpreted at runtime by the **Vercel Agent-Skills** CLI (`npx skills`). ### The Only Runtime Requirement You need a recent **Node.js** installation (version 18 LTS or higher) that provides the `npx` command. This single dependency enables the Agent-Skills runtime to fetch, register, and execute skills defined in the repository's markdown files. ## How to Install Project Dependencies for Leonxlnx/taste-skill ### Install Node.js Before adding skills, ensure Node.js is available on your system: ```bash # macOS via Homebrew brew install node # Ubuntu/Debian sudo apt-get install -y nodejs npm ``` ### Add the Entire Skill Catalog Use the official CLI to install all skills from the repository: ```bash npx skills add https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill ``` This command pulls the `skills/` directory and registers every [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/SKILL.md) file, making them available to compatible AI agents according to the installation documentation in [`README.md`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/README.md). ### Install a Specific Skill To add only the default skill (or any specific capability), use the `--skill` flag with the install name from the skill's YAML front-matter: ```bash npx skills add https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill --skill "design-taste-frontend" ``` The default skill `design-taste-frontend` is defined in [`skills/taste-skill/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/skills/taste-skill/SKILL.md) and provides frontend design guidelines including motion intensity and layout preferences. ### Local Development Setup For convenience when working with the source code locally, source the helper script to resolve skill paths: ```bash source ./skill.sh taste-skill ``` This maps the skill identifier to its underlying markdown file path ([`skills/taste-skill/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/skills/taste-skill/SKILL.md)), useful for inspection or debugging without invoking the CLI. ## Verifying Your Installation ### Check CLI Availability Confirm the Agent-Skills CLI recognizes your installation: ```bash npx skills list ``` ### Inspect Skill Content View the raw skill definition to verify proper loading: ```bash cat $(source ./skill.sh taste-skill) ``` This outputs the contents of [`skills/taste-skill/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/skills/taste-skill/SKILL.md), containing the v2 skill definition with parameters for layout inference, color theory, and frontend code generation guidelines. ## Summary - **Leonxlnx/taste-skill** requires only Node.js (≥18 LTS)—no `npm install`, `pip install`, or build compilation steps. - Install the full catalog with `npx skills add https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill`. - Target specific skills using the `--skill` flag followed by the install name from the markdown front-matter. - The [`skill.sh`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/skill.sh) helper script provides local path resolution for the `skills/` directory during development. - All logic resides in markdown files interpreted by the Agent-Skills runtime bundled with the `npx` command. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Does Leonxlnx/taste-skill require npm packages or Python libraries? No. The repository contains no [`package.json`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/package.json) or [`requirements.txt`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/requirements.txt). Skills are defined in markdown files ([`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/SKILL.md)) that are interpreted by the external Agent-Skills runtime. You only need Node.js to execute the `npx skills` CLI command that registers these files. ### What is the difference between installing all skills versus a specific skill? Installing all skills pulls the entire `skills/` directory from the repository, registering every available [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/SKILL.md) file including variants like `imagegen-frontend-web`. Installing a specific skill using `--skill "design-taste-frontend"` registers only that individual capability, reducing registration overhead if you need just the default design guidelines. ### Can I use these skills without installing Node.js? No. The `npx skills` command requires Node.js to execute and register skills with the Agent-Skills system. However, once you have copied the [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/SKILL.md) content (which is plain text), you can paste it directly into AI prompts or read it manually without additional tooling. ### Where is the main skill definition located? The primary skill definition is located at [`skills/taste-skill/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/Leonxlnx/taste-skill/blob/main/skills/taste-skill/SKILL.md) in the repository root. This file contains the `design-taste-frontend` skill (v2) with YAML front-matter specifying the install name, followed by markdown documentation governing layout inference, motion intensity, and frontend code generation standards.