CLI reference

Reference for launch-safe Fygment CLI commands: setup, install, check, update, readiness, lockfile, sync, doctor, and import.

Audience: Power users and workspace operators using Fygment from a terminal.
Updated: 2026-05-20

The CLI is the local bridge between a governed workspace and writable AI harness targets. Use it for setup, install state, update checks, readiness, and selected imports.

Core commands

fygment setupAlpha

Create or refresh local configuration for a workspace and target harness.

fygment install <skill-slug>Alpha

Install an approved Skill package into a configured local target.

fygment checkAlpha

Compare local Skill installs with workspace-approved versions and policy decisions.

fygment updateAlpha

Apply approved package updates after check output shows a safe path forward.

fygment readiness --target=codexAlpha

Report local auth, setup, target, import, and install readiness.

Library and lockfile commands

fygment import github <url>Alpha

Preview and import a selected public GitHub Skill candidate.

fygment lock writeAlpha

Write a Skills-only lockfile for reproducible local setup.

fygment sync --lock=fygment.lockAlpha

Sync local targets from an approved Skills-only lockfile.

fygment doctorAlpha

Diagnose setup, auth, and target configuration issues.

Related docs

Install Skills in Codex
Codex is one of the first writable install targets. Use the guided CLI path so Fygment can preview config changes and track install state.
Install Skills in Claude-family tools
Claude-family setup follows the same workspace-approved package model as Codex, with local writes kept explicit and previewable.
Set up Fygment MCP
MCP setup gives AI clients access to workspace-scoped Fygment tools. Hosted clients use OAuth; local clients use guided setup and a local authenticated proxy where needed.