diff --git a/src/specify_cli/presets/__init__.py b/src/specify_cli/presets/__init__.py
index de4116228e..2331ba600c 100644
--- a/src/specify_cli/presets/__init__.py
+++ b/src/specify_cli/presets/__init__.py
@@ -2231,7 +2231,7 @@ def apply_to_dir(
                         )
                     ):
                         reconciled_skill_commands.add(cmd_name)
-                except Exception:
+                except OSError:
                     pass  # best-effort override skill restoration
 
             # Register skills only for the specific commands being