diff --git a/lib/crewai/src/crewai/agent/core.py b/lib/crewai/src/crewai/agent/core.py
index 0e246daf0..2355a586f 100644
--- a/lib/crewai/src/crewai/agent/core.py
+++ b/lib/crewai/src/crewai/agent/core.py
@@ -325,19 +325,29 @@ class Agent(BaseAgent):
         except (TypeError, ValueError) as e:
             raise ValueError(f"Invalid Knowledge Configuration: {e!s}") from e
 
-    def set_skills(self) -> None:
+    def set_skills(
+        self,
+        resolved_crew_skills: list[SkillModel] | None = None,
+    ) -> None:
         """Resolve skill paths and activate skills to INSTRUCTIONS level.
 
         Path entries trigger discovery and activation. Pre-loaded Skill objects
         below INSTRUCTIONS level are activated. Crew-level skills are merged in.
+
+        Args:
+            resolved_crew_skills: Pre-resolved crew skills (already discovered
+                and activated). When provided, avoids redundant discovery per agent.
         """
         from crewai.crew import Crew
 
-        crew_skills: list[Path | SkillModel] | None = (
-            self.crew.skills
-            if isinstance(self.crew, Crew) and isinstance(self.crew.skills, list)
-            else None
-        )
+        if resolved_crew_skills is None:
+            crew_skills: list[Path | SkillModel] | None = (
+                self.crew.skills
+                if isinstance(self.crew, Crew) and isinstance(self.crew.skills, list)
+                else None
+            )
+        else:
+            crew_skills = list(resolved_crew_skills)
 
         if not self.skills and not crew_skills:
             return
diff --git a/lib/crewai/src/crewai/agents/agent_builder/base_agent.py b/lib/crewai/src/crewai/agents/agent_builder/base_agent.py
index aee89cc66..3b2ddc0a9 100644
--- a/lib/crewai/src/crewai/agents/agent_builder/base_agent.py
+++ b/lib/crewai/src/crewai/agents/agent_builder/base_agent.py
@@ -504,5 +504,5 @@ class BaseAgent(BaseModel, ABC, metaclass=AgentMeta):
     def set_knowledge(self, crew_embedder: EmbedderConfig | None = None) -> None:
         pass
 
-    def set_skills(self) -> None:
+    def set_skills(self, resolved_crew_skills: list[Any] | None = None) -> None:
         pass
diff --git a/lib/crewai/src/crewai/crews/utils.py b/lib/crewai/src/crewai/crews/utils.py
index 3e683adeb..a896441a6 100644
--- a/lib/crewai/src/crewai/crews/utils.py
+++ b/lib/crewai/src/crewai/crews/utils.py
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ from __future__ import annotations
 
 import asyncio
 from collections.abc import Callable, Coroutine, Iterable, Mapping
+from pathlib import Path
 from typing import TYPE_CHECKING, Any
 
 from opentelemetry import baggage
@@ -11,6 +12,8 @@ from opentelemetry import baggage
 from crewai.agents.agent_builder.base_agent import BaseAgent
 from crewai.crews.crew_output import CrewOutput
 from crewai.rag.embeddings.types import EmbedderConfig
+from crewai.skills.loader import activate_skill, discover_skills
+from crewai.skills.models import INSTRUCTIONS, Skill as SkillModel
 from crewai.types.streaming import CrewStreamingOutput, FlowStreamingOutput
 from crewai.utilities.file_store import store_files
 from crewai.utilities.streaming import (
@@ -51,6 +54,30 @@ def enable_agent_streaming(agents: Iterable[BaseAgent]) -> None:
             agent.llm.stream = True
 
 
+def _resolve_crew_skills(crew: Crew) -> list[SkillModel] | None:
+    """Resolve crew-level skill paths once so agents don't repeat the work."""
+    if not isinstance(crew.skills, list) or not crew.skills:
+        return None
+
+    resolved: list[SkillModel] = []
+    seen: set[str] = set()
+    for item in crew.skills:
+        if isinstance(item, Path):
+            for skill in discover_skills(item):
+                if skill.name not in seen:
+                    seen.add(skill.name)
+                    resolved.append(activate_skill(skill))
+        elif isinstance(item, SkillModel):
+            if item.name not in seen:
+                seen.add(item.name)
+                resolved.append(
+                    activate_skill(item)
+                    if item.disclosure_level < INSTRUCTIONS
+                    else item
+                )
+    return resolved or None
+
+
 def setup_agents(
     crew: Crew,
     agents: Iterable[BaseAgent],
@@ -67,10 +94,12 @@ def setup_agents(
         function_calling_llm: Default function calling LLM for agents.
         step_callback: Default step callback for agents.
     """
+    resolved_crew_skills = _resolve_crew_skills(crew)
+
     for agent in agents:
         agent.crew = crew
         agent.set_knowledge(crew_embedder=embedder)
-        agent.set_skills()
+        agent.set_skills(resolved_crew_skills=resolved_crew_skills)
         if not agent.function_calling_llm:  # type: ignore[attr-defined]
             agent.function_calling_llm = function_calling_llm  # type: ignore[attr-defined]
         if not agent.step_callback:  # type: ignore[attr-defined]