ros2-skill

Translate natural-language commands into JSON-backed ROS 2 actions.

15|2|Updated Feb 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adityakamath/ros2-skill --skill ros2-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ros2-skill
Source: https://github.com/adityakamath/ros2-skill/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adityakamath/ros2-skill --skill ros2-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

AI agents require a natural way to interact with ROS 2 systems; ros2-skill enables these agents to control ROS 2 robots through natural-language commands by translating intents into ROS 2 CLI actions and returning JSON outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Natural-language ROS 2 control: Convert human requests into ros2_cli.py invocations and provide structured JSON results.
  • Comprehensive ROS 2 coverage: Manage topics, services, nodes, parameters, actions, and robot movement and sensor data from a single skill.
  • On-board agent integration: Seamlessly loads SKILL.md into the agent prompt and executes ROS 2 operations in-context for dynamic automation.

Quick Start

Ask your AI to perform an action like listing topics or moving the robot; the skill will translate it into ROS 2 commands and return JSON results.

Frequently Asked Questions about ros2-skill

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

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How do I control ROS 2 robots using natural language commands?

You can control ROS 2 robots by loading the skill into your AI agent, which translates natural language commands into ros2_cli.py invocations and returns structured JSON results for each operation.

What ROS 2 operations can an AI agent perform through natural language?

AI agents can manage ROS 2 topics, services, nodes, parameters, and actions, enabling tasks like listing topics, publishing velocity, calling services, or monitoring sensor data.

How do I integrate natural language processing with rclpy for robotics automation?

You can integrate NLP with rclpy by loading the skill's SKILL.md into your agent's system prompt, allowing it to dynamically translate intents into rclpy-backed ROS 2 CLI actions in-context.

Do I need rclpy installed to use natural language commands with ROS 2?

Yes, rclpy is a required dependency, as the skill relies on it to translate natural language intents into executable ros2_cli.py actions and return structured JSON outputs.

How does an AI agent return data when querying ROS 2 topics or sensors?

When an AI agent queries ROS 2 topics or monitors sensors, the skill translates the request into a CLI action and returns the operation results as structured JSON data.