agents-md

Generate minimal AGENTS.md documentation with a CLAUDE.md symlink.

905|47|Updated Jan 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/getsentry/skills --skill agents-md-getsentry
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agents-md
Source: https://github.com/getsentry/skills/tree/main/skills/agents-md
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/getsentry/skills --skill agents-md-getsentry

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

AGENTS.md is the canonical agent-facing documentation, but many projects struggle to keep it concise, consistent, and up-to-date. This skill enforces research-backed best practices for minimal, high-signal agent documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces a minimal, high-signal AGENTS.md at project root
  • Guides setup for CLAUDE.md as a lightweight alias to reduce duplication
  • Provides a reusable template and rule set for writing agent docs when users request AGENTS.md, update AGENTS.md, or maintain agent documentation

Quick Start

Create AGENTS.md at the project root and symlink CLAUDE.md to keep agent instructions concise.

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 keep AGENTS.md concise and high-signal for my repo?

To keep AGENTS.md concise, use a template-driven approach to generate minimal, high-signal agent documentation. This enforces best practices for writing reference-friendly content during creation, updates, and maintenance.

What is the best way to configure CLAUDE.md across diverse repositories?

The best way to configure CLAUDE.md is to set it up as a lightweight symlink to the root AGENTS.md. This reduces duplication and maintains consistent agent instructions across diverse repos.

Why does my agent documentation become outdated and inconsistent?

Agent documentation becomes inconsistent without a reusable template and rule set. Applying a template-driven approach during updates and maintenance ensures your docs remain minimal and high-signal.

Do I need a specific framework to write minimal agent docs?

You do not need a specific framework. You create a root AGENTS.md and a CLAUDE.md symlink, applying a reusable template and rule set to enforce concision and high-signal content.

When should I update AGENTS.md in my project?

You should update AGENTS.md whenever you modify project guidelines or logic. Applying a template-driven approach during maintenance ensures your agent documentation stays concise and reference-friendly.