agents-md

Create and maintain AGENTS.md documentation for projects and monorepos.

9|Updated Feb 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pantheon-org/tekhne --skill agents-md-pantheon-org
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agents-md
Source: https://github.com/pantheon-org/tekhne/tree/main/skills/agentic-harness/agents-md
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pantheon-org/tekhne --skill agents-md-pantheon-org

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation and maintenance of AGENTS.md documentation, ensuring AI assistants and human contributors have clear, consistent, and actionable guidance for projects and monorepos.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deterministic Discovery: Automatically analyzes repository structure and technologies to inform documentation strategy.
  • Hierarchical Documentation: Supports both single-file documentation for simple projects and multi-file structures for complex monorepos.
  • Anti-Pattern Enforcement: Guides against common pitfalls like assuming technology stacks or duplicating content.
  • Use Case: When onboarding a new developer or integrating an AI assistant into a complex monorepo, use this Skill to generate comprehensive AGENTS.md files that accurately reflect the project's structure, tooling, and contribution guidelines.

Quick Start

Generate AGENTS.md for this repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about agents-md

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate AI documentation for a monorepo?

Generate AI documentation for a monorepo by analyzing the repository structure to create hierarchical AGENTS.md files. This Skill uses deterministic discovery to map project technologies and outputs standardized instruction files optimized for low-token navigation.

What is AGENTS.md and when do I need it for developer onboarding?

AGENTS.md is a standardized instruction file providing clear, actionable project guidance for AI assistants and human contributors. You need it during developer onboarding or when integrating AI into complex monorepos to ensure consistent code standards and actionable documentation.

Can I use a single documentation file for a simple project instead of multiple files?

Yes, you can use a single documentation file for simple projects. This Skill supports hierarchical documentation, allowing you to generate single-file AGENTS.md for straightforward repositories or multi-file structures for complex monorepos.

What is the best way to maintain code standards in AI-facing project documentation?

Maintain code standards in AI-facing project documentation by enforcing anti-patterns that prevent technology stack assumptions and content duplication. This approach reduces AI processing overhead and ensures documentation quality remains high and actionable.

How does deterministic discovery work for repository documentation?

Deterministic discovery analyzes your repository structure and technologies to inform the documentation strategy automatically. It ensures the generated AGENTS.md files accurately reflect the project's tooling by mapping nearest-file relevance without manual configuration.

What are the limitations of automated AI documentation generation?

Limitations of automated AI documentation generation include the risk of duplicating content or incorrectly assuming technology stacks. This Skill mitigates these constraints through anti-pattern enforcement, but relies on accurate repository structures for nearest-file relevance.