pi-extension-installer

Browse and install Pi community packages from within pi — an interactive TUI extension browser with arrow-key navigation, search, previews, and uninstall support.

Install

pi install npm:pi-extension-installer

Then /reload to activate, and use /extensions to open the browser.

Usage

Run /extensions in pi to open the browser.

Browse view

Key	Action
↑ / ↓	Move cursor
← / → or n / p	Previous / next page
Space	Toggle select package
Enter	Preview readme + links; press Enter again in preview to install
i	Install selected (or cursor package if none selected)
/	Search packages
u	Switch to Manage Installed view
Esc	Exit

Manage Installed view

Key	Action
↑ / ↓	Move cursor
Space	Toggle select for removal
Enter	Uninstall selected (or cursor package if none selected)
u / Esc	Back to browse

How it works

• Searches the npm registry for packages tagged pi-package
• Install: runs npm install -g <pkg> and registers the package in ~/.pi/agent/settings.json
• Uninstall: runs npm uninstall -g <pkg> and removes from settings.json
• Already-installed packages are detected and skipped (avoids macOS ENOTEMPTY rename errors)
• Run /reload after installing or uninstalling to apply changes

Requirements

• pi coding agent ≥ 0.68.0
• Node.js ≥ 18