skills.rest
taylorelley
taylorelleyCOMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
GitHub

create-agentsmd

Generates an AGENTS.md file documenting setup, testing, and workflow commands for a repository.

Updated Jun 12, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#markdown#developer workflow#monorepo#agents.md#repository setup#coding agents
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/taylorelley/skills --skill create-agentsmd-taylorelley
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-agentsmd
Source: https://github.com/taylorelley/skills/tree/main/skills/workflow/create-agentsmd
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/taylorelley/skills --skill create-agentsmd-taylorelley

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Coding agents often lack the project-specific context needed to work effectively in a repository, forcing developers to repeatedly explain setup commands, test workflows, and conventions. This Skill creates a standardized AGENTS.md file that gives any AI coding agent the instructions it needs. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Structured AGENTS.md Generation: Produces a complete AGENTS.md following the open agents.md format with sections for setup, testing, code style, and deployment. - Project Analysis Guidance: Walks through analyzing package.json scripts, CI/CD configs, and build files to extract accurate, actionable commands. - Monorepo Support: Covers nested AGENTS.md files for subprojects, where the closest file takes precedence. - Use Case: After scaffolding a new pnpm monorepo, use this Skill to generate a root AGENTS.md so tools like Cursor, Aider, or Gemini CLI immediately know how to install, test, and lint each package. ## Quick Start Analyze this repository and create an AGENTS.md file at the root documenting setup, testing, and build commands.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-agentsmd

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create an AGENTS.md file for my repository?▼

Place a Markdown file named AGENTS.md at the repository root with sections for project overview, setup commands, testing instructions, code style, and build steps. Include exact executable commands rather than vague descriptions so coding agents can run them directly.

What should an AGENTS.md file include?▼

Include project overview, setup and installation commands, development workflow, testing instructions, code style guidelines, and build/deployment steps. Optional sections cover security considerations, PR guidelines, and debugging tips.

Which AI coding tools support AGENTS.md?▼

AGENTS.md is an open format compatible with 20+ AI coding tools, including Cursor, Aider, and Gemini CLI. It uses standard Markdown with a flexible structure, so any agent that reads repository context can consume it.

Does AGENTS.md work in a monorepo?▼

Yes. Place a main AGENTS.md at the repository root and additional AGENTS.md files in subproject directories. The closest AGENTS.md file takes precedence for any given location in the tree.

What is the difference between AGENTS.md and README.md?▼

AGENTS.md contains detailed technical instructions for automated coding agents, while README.md targets human readers. AGENTS.md complements rather than replaces the README by holding agent-specific context that would clutter human documentation.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
githubgithub
38.5k

create-agentsmd

Generates an AGENTS.md file with setup, testing, and workflow instructions for repositories.

Official
Basic
blockscoutblockscout
43

codex-session-bootstrap

Load project rules from .cursor/AGENTS.md and .cursor/rules/*.mdc at session start.

Official
Basic
agentxmagentxm
5

documentation

Enforce YAML frontmatter and structure for README.md and CLAUDE.md.

Official
Intermediate
dyoshikawadyoshikawa
1.3k

rulesync

Generate and synchronize AI rule configuration files across 20+ tools from a single source.

Community
Advanced