Getting Started with SkillStore

This guide walks you through installing SkillStore, browsing available skills, and using them in Claude Code.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

Node.js 18+ installed (download)
Claude Code installed and configured (docs)
A terminal with internet access

Step 1: Install the CLI

Install the SkillStore CLI globally:

bash

npm install -g skillstore-cli

Verify the installation:

bash

skillstore --version

Step 2: Browse Available Packages

List all packages available in the registry:

bash

skillstore list

This shows the 5 DevFlow packages plus the DevFlow Complete bundle, with skill counts and pricing.

Step 3: Search for Specific Skills

Find skills by keyword:

bash

skillstore search "estimation"

bash

skillstore search "CI/CD"

bash

skillstore search "proposal"

Search matches against skill names, descriptions, and package metadata.

Step 4: Install Your First Package

SkillStore supports two installation modes:

Plugin Mode (recommended for quick start)

Installs skills and commands, ready to use immediately:

bash

skillstore install devflow-presale --as-plugin

This installs the skills/ and commands/ directories into your project's .claude/ folder.

Template Mode (for team customization)

Installs the full package including agents and workflows, so you can customize behavior for your team:

bash

skillstore install devflow-presale --as-template

This installs agents/, skills/, commands/, and workflows/ directories, all editable.

Install a Bundle

To install all 5 DevFlow packages at once with the bundle discount:

bash

skillstore install-bundle devflow-complete

This gives you all 28 skills covering the entire project lifecycle.

Step 5: Activate Your License

After purchasing, activate your license key:

bash

skillstore activate <license-key>

Each package includes one free skill you can try before purchasing. Paid skills require a valid license.

Step 6: Check Status

View installed packages, active licenses, and available updates:

bash

skillstore status

Using Skills in Claude Code

Once installed, skills auto-activate based on context triggers defined in each SKILL.md file. You do not need to manually load them.

Slash Commands

Each package registers a slash command that acts as a workflow orchestrator:

Command	Package	What it does
`/presale`	devflow-presale	Analyze RFPs, write proposals, estimate effort, price projects
`/agile`	devflow-agile	Manage sprints, ceremonies, and team coordination
`/bootstrap`	devflow-bootstrap	Sprint 0 setup: scaffold, CI/CD, environments, code standards
`/docs`	devflow-docs	Parse, analyze, and generate documents (PDF, Excel, PowerPoint)
`/postproject`	devflow-postproject	Handover, maintenance setup, retrospectives, client feedback

Sub-commands

Each slash command supports sub-commands for specific tasks:

/presale:analyze [rfp-doc]       Analyze a specific RFP document
/presale:estimate [scope]        Estimate effort for given scope
/agile:sprint [action]           Sprint planning, execution, or closure
/agile:standup [team]            Generate standup report format
/bootstrap:auto [tech-stack]     Full automated Sprint 0 setup
/bootstrap:scaffold [tech-stack] Create project structure only
/docs:parse [file]               Extract content from any document type
/docs:generate [template]        Generate document from data/analysis
/postproject:handover [project]  Create handover documentation
/postproject:retro [project]     Run project retrospective

Framework Skills

SkillStore also includes 8 free framework skills that auto-activate based on your project context (e.g., frontend-development activates in React projects). These require no setup.

Next Steps

Skill Catalog -- Browse all 36 skills with descriptions and pricing
CLI Reference -- Full documentation of all CLI commands and options
Configuration -- Customize skill behavior, team settings, and workflows

NextInstallation Modes: Plugin vs Template