pi

Provide grounded Pi reference guidance for coding agents editing extensions and settings.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bugabinga/pi-ext --skill pi-bugabinga
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pi
Source: https://github.com/bugabinga/pi-ext/tree/main/skills/pi
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bugabinga/pi-ext --skill pi-bugabinga

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

It prevents coding agents from hallucinating Pi-specific architecture, settings, SDK/RPC details, and extension/skill hooks when working on Pi-related projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pi architecture reference injection: Provides grounded documentation about Pi’s package layout, runtime concepts, and configuration locations so an external coding agent can reason from facts.
  • Skill authoring and discovery guidance: Explains how Skills are structured (SKILL.md frontmatter, routing, progressive disclosure) and how Pi discovers and triggers them.
  • Extensions, settings, providers, sessions, and compaction coverage: Covers practical, task-focused references for lifecycle events, UI rules, providers/models configuration, session trees/forks, and compaction hooks.

Quick Start

Ask your coding agent to use the pi skill to configure extensions, models/providers, and session compaction for your specific Pi workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about pi

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent my coding agent from hallucinating Pi extension APIs and settings?

To prevent hallucinating Pi APIs, use the pi skill to inject grounded reference documentation into your coding agent, ensuring it reasons from actual Pi architecture facts instead of inventing configurations.

How does Pi discover and trigger Agent Skills during a coding session?

Pi discovers and triggers Agent Skills by evaluating SKILL.md frontmatter and routing rules, applying progressive disclosure to load relevant skill context precisely when a coding task requires it.

What is the correct way to merge Pi settings from .pi/ directories and settings.json files?

Merging Pi settings requires following specific configuration rules for .pi/ directories and settings.json files, where the pi skill provides the exact merge hierarchy to ensure your extensions load correctly.

Can I use an external coding agent to configure Pi models, providers, and session compaction?

Yes, external coding agents can configure Pi models, providers, and session compaction by referencing the pi skill's grounded documentation for SDK/RPC embedding and session tree or fork lifecycle rules.

What are the UI and tool constraints for the Pi extension lifecycle routing process?

Pi extension lifecycle routing enforces specific UI rules and tool constraints that govern how extensions trigger, route reasoning, and interact with the environment, preventing unauthorized API calls.

When do I need to inject Pi-specific reference guidance into my coding agent workflow?

You need Pi-specific reference injection when editing Pi extensions, skills, packages, or configuration, ensuring the agent follows trigger rules and routes reasoning from documented references.