Is Skills Janitor free to use?

Yes, it is completely free and open-source, licensed under MIT, with no cost or hidden fees.

What are the system requirements for installing Skills Janitor?

It requires curl and Python 3, with zero other dependencies, making it lightweight and easy to set up on most systems.

How do I install Skills Janitor in Claude Code?

Install it via the Claude Code plugin marketplace using the commands: '/plugin marketplace add khendzel/skills-janitor' and '/plugin install skills-janitor', as detailed in the README.

Can Skills Janitor automatically fix skill issues without user intervention?

It includes an auto-fix feature, but it operates in dry-run mode by default, allowing users to review and confirm changes before applying them to prevent unintended modifications.

Does Skills Janitor track skill usage across all Claude Code conversations?

Yes, it parses conversation history to provide usage statistics, highlighting which skills are frequently used, rarely touched, or entirely unused for better management decisions.

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What is Skills Janitor

Skills Janitor is an open-source plugin for Claude Code that offers nine commands to audit, deduplicate, check, fix, and track the usage of installed skills. It helps users identify broken, overlapping, or unused skills, ensuring a clean and efficient skill ecosystem with features like dry-run fixes and market comparison. The tool is free, requires no dependencies, and is designed for easy integration via plugin commands.

Key Features

Audit all installed skills with detailed inventory reports

Detect and deduplicate overlapping skills to eliminate redundancy

Track skill usage from conversation history to identify unused ones

Automatically fix skill errors with safe dry-run mode by default

Search for and compare skills against alternatives on GitHub

Use Cases

Claude Code power users optimizing their skill library for better performance and reduced clutter
Development teams standardizing and cleaning up shared skill sets to avoid conflicts and improve collaboration
Open-source contributors maintaining and auditing skill repositories for quality and consistency
Individual developers managing multiple projects to ensure skill hygiene and efficient resource allocation

Why do startups need this tool?

Startups using Claude Code for development can benefit from Skills Janitor by maintaining an optimized skill set, reducing time spent on debugging and managing redundant tools. This tool enhances efficiency and agility, which are crucial in fast-paced startup environments where resource optimization and rapid iteration drive success.