
Create Agentsmd
Install this skill when you want a root-level AGENTS.md that gives coding agents the same kind of context README gives humans, aligned with agents.md guidance.
Overview
create-agentsmd is an agent skill most often used in Build (also Validate, Operate) that creates an accurate root AGENTS.md file following the agents.md open format for coding agents.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill create-agentsmdWhat is this skill?
- Generates AGENTS.md at repository root per https://agents.md/ open format
- Positions the file as agent-focused technical context complementing README.md
- Covers monorepo subproject roots and flexible Markdown section structure
- Targets ecosystem compatibility across 20+ AI coding tools
- Includes project overview, setup, conventions, and agent execution guidance sections
- 20+ AI coding tools cited for ecosystem compatibility
Adoption & trust: 10.9k installs on skills.sh; 34.6k GitHub stars; 3/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits).
What problem does it solve?
Agents keep guessing setup steps, conventions, and repo layout because there is no dedicated, standardized instruction file for automated tools.
Who is it for?
Solo builders standardizing agent context on new or existing repos before heavy agent-driven development.
Skip if: Projects that only need a short README tweak with no recurring agent sessions, or repos that already maintain a complete AGENTS.md you do not want regenerated.
When should I use this skill?
Generating an AGENTS.md file for a repository per agents.md public guidance.
What do I get? / Deliverables
A root AGENTS.md with project overview, setup, and agent-oriented technical context that multiple coding tools can consume consistently.
- Root AGENTS.md with agent-focused setup and convention sections
Recommended Skills
Journey fit
Spans multiple journey phases - primary shelf plus alternate fits below.
Primary shelf is Build/agent-tooling because AGENTS.md is repo infrastructure that makes every later agent session more reliable. Agent-tooling subphase covers standards files, agent instructions, and multi-tool compatibility across Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and similar products.
Where it fits
Add AGENTS.md before delegating a large feature to an agent across multiple sessions.
Document hackathon repo conventions so a spike stays consistent under agent edits.
Refresh AGENTS.md after changing test commands or deployment scripts agents must follow.
How it compares
Skill for generating AGENTS.md documentation, not an MCP server or runtime integration.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is create-agentsmd for?
Developers shipping with AI coding agents who want a single, tool-agnostic AGENTS.md at the repo root.
When should I use create-agentsmd?
In Build (agent-tooling) when bootstrapping or refreshing agent instructions; in Validate (prototype) when an agent-first spike needs quick repo rules; in Operate (iterate) when conventions change and agent docs must stay in sync.
Is create-agentsmd safe to install?
It guides creation of a markdown file; review generated content for secrets or internal URLs and check the Security Audits panel on this Prism page.
SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Create Agentsmd
# Create high‑quality AGENTS.md file You are a code agent. Your task is to create a complete, accurate AGENTS.md at the root of this repository that follows the public guidance at https://agents.md/. AGENTS.md is an open format designed to provide coding agents with the context and instructions they need to work effectively on a project. ## What is AGENTS.md? AGENTS.md is a Markdown file that serves as a "README for agents" - a dedicated, predictable place to provide context and instructions to help AI coding agents work on your project. It complements README.md by containing detailed technical context that coding agents need but might clutter a human-focused README. ## Key Principles - **Agent-focused**: Contains detailed technical instructions for automated tools - **Complements README.md**: Doesn't replace human documentation but adds agent-specific context - **Standardized location**: Placed at repository root (or subproject roots for monorepos) - **Open format**: Uses standard Markdown with flexible structure - **Ecosystem compatibility**: Works across 20+ different AI coding tools and agents ## File Structure and Content Guidelines ### 1. Required Setup - Create the file as `AGENTS.md` in the repository root - Use standard Markdown formatting - No required fields - flexible structure based on project needs ### 2. Essential Sections to Include #### Project Overview - Brief description of what the project does - Architecture overview if complex - Key technologies and frameworks used #### Setup Commands - Installation instructions - Environment setup steps - Dependency management commands - Database setup if applicable #### Development Workflow - How to start development server - Build commands - Watch/hot-reload setup - Package manager specifics (npm, pnpm, yarn, etc.) #### Testing Instructions - How to run tests (unit, integration, e2e) - Test file locations and naming conventions - Coverage requirements - Specific test patterns or frameworks used - How to run subset of tests or focus on specific areas #### Code Style Guidelines - Language-specific conventions - Linting and formatting rules - File organization patterns - Naming conventions - Import/export patterns #### Build and Deployment - Build commands and outputs - Environment configurations - Deployment steps and requirements - CI/CD pipeline information ### 3. Optional but Recommended Sections #### Security Considerations - Security testing requirements - Secrets management - Authentication patterns - Permission models #### Monorepo Instructions (if applicable) - How to work with multiple packages - Cross-package dependencies - Selective building/testing - Package-specific commands #### Pull Request Guidelines - Title format requirements - Required checks before submission - Review process - Commit message conventions #### Debugging and Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions - Logging patterns - Debug configuration - Performance considerations ## Example Template Use this as a starting template and customize based on the specific project: ```markdown # AGENTS.md ## Project Overview [Brief description of the project, its purpose, and key technologies] ## Setup Commands - Install dependencies: `[package manager] install` - Start development server: `[command]` - Build for production: `[command]` ## Development Workflow - [Development server startup instructions] - [Hot reload/watch mode information] - [Environment variable setup] ## Testing Instructions - Run all tests: `[command]` - Run unit tests: `[command]` - Run integration tests: `[command]` - Test coverage: `[command]` - [Specific testing patterns or requirements] ## Code Style - [Language and framework conventions] - [Linting rules and commands] - [Formatting requirements] - [File organization patterns] ## Build and Deployment - [Build process details] - [