agents-md

Generate and refine AGENTS.md files with commands, structure, and coding standards.

8|1|Updated Feb 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/caidanw/skills --skill agents-md-caidanw
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agents-md
Source: https://github.com/caidanw/skills/tree/main/agents-md
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/caidanw/skills --skill agents-md-caidanw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you create and refine AGENTS.md files, ensuring your coding agents have clear, concise, and actionable instructions for navigating and contributing to your codebase.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structure AGENTS.md: Provides a clear, map-like structure for agent documentation.
  • Define Commands: Clearly lists essential commands for building, testing, and linting.
  • Establish Boundaries: Explicitly defines architectural rules and coding standards.
  • Use Case: When setting up a new repository for AI agent development, use this Skill to generate a foundational AGENTS.md file that guides agents on project structure, commands, and contribution guidelines.

Quick Start

Use the agents-md skill to write a new AGENTS.md file for this repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about agents-md

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I write an AGENTS.md file to provide coding context for AI agents?

To write an AGENTS.md file, define clear build, test, and lint commands, map the repository structure, and establish architectural boundaries to provide concise, actionable context for AI coding agents.

What should be included in agent instructions for a codebase?

Agent instructions should include essential command definitions, repository structure maps, architecture boundaries, and non-obvious coding standards to help AI agents navigate and contribute to the codebase effectively.

How do I structure agent documentation for a monorepo?

Structure monorepo agent documentation by using map-like layouts that support monorepo patterns, ensuring AI agents can navigate nested repository structures and understand architectural boundaries across packages.

Does generating agent instructions require lengthy prose documentation?

Generating agent instructions does not require lengthy prose; it emphasizes concise, actionable documentation that focuses on clear command definitions and explicit coding standards over verbose explanations.

When do I need to create an AGENTS.md file for my repository?

You need to create an AGENTS.md file when setting up a new repository for AI agent development or when onboarding coding agents that require foundational context about project structure, commands, and contribution guidelines.