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Agent Skills gives Codex and Claude ready-to-use Machines actions. If you want one CLI for login, KYC, cards, and MCP setup, use Machines CLI.

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What this gives you

  • one-time setup for Codex and Claude
  • browser-based login flow
  • faster access to balances, cards, and deposits
  • quick health check if setup fails

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One-time setup

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1) Install Agent Skills

npx @machines-cash/agent-skill install --host both
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2) Log in

npx @machines-cash/agent-skill auth login
Approve access in your browser.
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3) Confirm connection

Open Codex or Claude settings and confirm Machines is connected.

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Copy these commands

# Install both hosts
npx @machines-cash/agent-skill install --host both

# Install one host only
npx @machines-cash/agent-skill install --host codex
npx @machines-cash/agent-skill install --host claude

# Login
npx @machines-cash/agent-skill auth login

# manual login fallback
npx @machines-cash/agent-skill auth login --manual-key

# health check
npx @machines-cash/agent-skill doctor

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Where it installs

~/.codex/skills/machines-agent-skills
~/.claude/skills/machines-agent-skills

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Already installed before this update?

Run install one more time so your local skill folder name is updated. 
npx @machines-cash/agent-skill install --host both

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Need Clawdbot setup?

Use the dedicated guide: Clawdbot.

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First-run prompts

  • “show my balance”
  • “create a disposable card for subscriptions with a $50 limit”

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Troubleshooting

  • login window did not open: run npx @machines-cash/agent-skill auth login --manual-key
  • still not connected: run npx @machines-cash/agent-skill doctor
  • connection still failing: remove the Machines connection and run install + login again

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Safety notes

  • never paste keys into chat messages
  • never share terminal screenshots that contain secrets
  • if a key was exposed, revoke it and create a new one
Need full connection steps? See Connect Your AI (MCP).
Want optional extra context for your AI? See AI Context File.