rtk-ai/rtk

rtk init -g --copilot installs copilot skill locally

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#1107 opened on Apr 9, 2026

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Description

Running the command with the -g flag seems to still install the skill into a local .github directory

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Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Understanding of Rust's CLI argument parsingFamiliarity with rtk's codebase structure
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65
Research direction
Investigate the source code for the `init` command, particularly the argument parsing to understand how the ` g` flag is handled. Check the installation logic to see why the flag is ignored and what condition triggers local installation. Look for any existing tests related to global installation to understand expected behavior.