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Update CLI Models

Category: Dev Tools  ·  Sub-category: cli-builders  ·  Last updated:
type:cli
Updates model catalogs and cheapest-model references for all CLI backends (copilot, agy, claude, codex, llama). Researches current model IDs and pricing from official sources, updates the per-CLI JSON files, refreshes cheapest_models.json/md if the cheapest pick changed, then propagates all copies via sync_cheapest_models.py. Trigger with "update cli models", "refresh model prices", "model costs are stale", "sync model catalog", or "update copilot/agy/claude model list".
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About this skill (catalog notes)

Update CLI Models includes pricing or quota commentary; at least one code block. The SKILL.md runs to about 766 words, in the catalog's typical mid-range.

License
MIT
Original author
richfrem
Indexed lastmod
Catalog position
Dev Tools · cli-builders
Indexed related skills
10

How Update CLI Models fits the catalog

Update CLI Models sits in the Dev Tools category under the cli-builders sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.

These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.

From the source SKILL.md

When triggered, execute all steps below in order. This is an active update run — not a reference. Fetch live data, diff against current JSON files, write changes, and sync at the end.

What this skill does

Update CLI Models is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the cli-builders sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/update-cli-models/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

Who uses this skill

The Update CLI Models Claude Code skill is built for developers, power users, and teams automating repetitive workflows and improving developer experience. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 190,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/update-cli-models
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/update-cli-models/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/update-cli-models/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/update-cli-models/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/update-cli-models/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\update-cli-models\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Update CLI Models Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/update-cli-models/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Update CLI Models skill do?
Updates model catalogs and cheapest-model references for all CLI backends (copilot, agy, claude, codex, llama). Researches current model IDs and pricing from official sources, updates the per-CLI JSON files, refreshes cheapest_models.json/md if the cheapest pick changed, then propagates all copies via sync_cheapest_models.py. Trigger with "update cli models", "refresh model prices", "model costs are stale", "sync model catalog", or "update copilot/agy/claude model list".
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Update CLI Models skill?
Use Update CLI Models when your Claude Code task falls under the Dev Tools category — specifically in the cli builders area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Update CLI Models" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/tools/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Update CLI Models skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Update CLI Models is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Dev Tools category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

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richfrem. (2026). Update CLI Models [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/update-cli-models/
BibTeX
@misc{update-cli-models-2026,
  author    = {richfrem},
  title     = {Update CLI Models [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/update-cli-models/}
}

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