agents-md

Generate AGENTS.md files with commands, scoping rules, and safety constraints.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kittne/codex-skills-by-codex --skill agents-md-kittne
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agents-md
Source: https://github.com/kittne/codex-skills-by-codex/tree/main/agents_md
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kittne/codex-skills-by-codex --skill agents-md-kittne

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

AGENTS.md acts as a focused, repo-level briefing for autonomous coding agents, distilling only non-inferable, actionable facts to guide tool use, commands, and safety boundaries while staying concise.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides quickstart commands, repository maps, and binding policies to guide agents in common workflows.
  • Supports nested AGENTS.md and path-scoped instruction files to keep guidance modular and focused.
  • Emphasizes security, safety, and auditability with explicit boundaries and recovery steps for complex repos.

Quick Start

Create an AGENTS.md at the repository root and populate it with immediate commands, a basic repo map, and essential safety guidelines.

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 create AGENTS.md guidance to streamline autonomous coding tasks in my repository?

To create AGENTS.md guidance, populate a file at the repository root with immediate quickstart commands, a basic repo map, and essential safety guidelines. This distills non-inferable facts to guide tool use, commands, and boundaries for autonomous agents.

What is an instruction surface and how does it guide autonomous agent behavior in codebases?

An instruction surface provides repo-level agent guidance by specifying exact commands, scoping rules, safety constraints, and validation expectations. This ensures repeatable, auditable behavior for autonomous agents operating within complex codebases.

Can I use nested AGENTS.md files to keep guidance modular for monorepos?

Yes, you can use nested AGENTS.md and path-scoped instruction files to keep guidance modular and focused. This approach applies across monorepos and standard repos to provide targeted command usage and recovery procedures.

How do I set security boundaries and recovery procedures for autonomous coding agents?

Establish security boundaries and recovery procedures by defining explicit binding policies and safety constraints in your AGENTS.md. This emphasizes security and auditability with explicit boundaries for complex repositories.

What is the best way to ensure repeatable and auditable agent behavior in a codebase?

The best way to ensure repeatable, auditable agent behavior is to specify exact commands, scoping rules, safety constraints, and validation expectations in a repo-level AGENTS.md briefing, distilling only actionable facts.