migrate-to-skills

Convert Cursor .mdc rules and .md commands into SKILL.md files.

2|Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zapabob/Skills --skill migrate-to-skills-zapabob
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Skill: migrate-to-skills
Source: https://github.com/zapabob/Skills/tree/main/registry/skills/migrate-to-skills/variants/cursor-rules
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zapabob/Skills --skill migrate-to-skills-zapabob

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the migration of existing Cursor rules and slash commands into the standardized Agent Skills format, consolidating your tooling and improving discoverability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Rule Conversion: Transforms .mdc rule files into SKILL.md format, preserving original content.
  • Command Consolidation: Migrates .md command files into the skills/ directory with appropriate frontmatter.
  • Use Case: You have a collection of custom Cursor rules and slash commands that you want to integrate into a unified skills framework for easier management and access by AI agents.

Quick Start

Use the migrate-to-skills skill to convert all applicable .mdc and .md files in your project's .cursor directory to the SKILL.md format.

Frequently Asked Questions about migrate-to-skills

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert Cursor rules to the Agent Skills format?

To convert Cursor rules, this skill reads .mdc files from your .cursor directory and transforms them into SKILL.md files with appropriate frontmatter, preserving the original content verbatim. It creates new skill directories to organize the migrated rules.

Can I migrate Cursor slash commands into a unified skills directory?

Yes, you can migrate Cursor slash commands. The skill consolidates .md command files from the .cursor directory into the skills/ directory, adding the appropriate frontmatter required for the Agent Skills format while keeping the original content intact.

Does migrating rules to SKILL.md format modify my original content?

Migrating rules to the SKILL.md format does not modify your original content. The process preserves all original content verbatim, only adding the necessary frontmatter and writing the files to new skill directories.

What is the best way to consolidate .mdc and .md files for AI agent tooling?

The best way to consolidate .mdc and .md files is to use a migration skill that identifies rules based on specific frontmatter criteria and migrates all commands into a standardized skills framework, improving discoverability and access for AI agents.

Can I automatically delete original Cursor files after migrating to skills?

Yes, you can automatically delete original Cursor files after migration. The skill includes an optional process to delete the original .mdc and .md source files once the new SKILL.md files have been successfully written to the skills directory.