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Synopsis

vibe install-hooks [options]

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Description

Installs Vibe-specific skill files into AI coding assistant configurations (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot). Skills teach the AI assistant about Vibe’s manifest format, CLI, and packaging workflow so it can provide accurate, context-aware suggestions.

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Options

FlagDefaultDescription
--tool <tool>allWhich tool to install for: claude, codex, cursor, copilot, all
--scope <scope>projectWhere to install: project (current directory) or user (home directory)
--forcefalseOverwrite existing skill files
-h, --helpPrint help

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Examples

# Install for all tools in the current project
vibe install-hooks

# Install only for Claude Code, project-scoped
vibe install-hooks --tool claude --scope project

# Install for all tools, user-scoped (available in all projects)
vibe install-hooks --scope user

# Overwrite existing skill files
vibe install-hooks --force

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What gets installed

ToolFile location
Claude Code.claude/skills/vibe/SKILL.md
Codex.codex/skills/vibe.md
Cursor.cursor/skills/vibe.md
GitHub Copilot.github/copilot-instructions.md (appended)

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Notes

  • project scope installs into the current working directory
  • user scope installs into your home directory (~/.claude/, ~/.codex/, etc.)
  • Skill files contain the Vibe manifest schema, CLI reference, and packaging best practices
  • Run with --force to update skill files when you upgrade the Vibe CLI