agents-md

Create and maintain a concise AGENTS.md at the project root.

1|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/caobingsheng/skills --skill agents-md-caobingsheng
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agents-md
Source: https://github.com/caobingsheng/skills/tree/main/agent/agents-md
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/caobingsheng/skills --skill agents-md-caobingsheng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams create and maintain a canonical AGENTS.md at the project root, ensuring concise, actionable agent-facing documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces a minimal, high-signal AGENTS.md that stays under 60-100 lines.
  • Guides linking to CLAUDE.md and aligning with existing project documentation conventions.
  • Provides a clear, repeatable writing pattern for agent instructions that reduces onboarding effort.

Quick Start

Create an AGENTS.md at the project root following the minimal, high-signal guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about agents-md

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a concise AGENTS.md file for project documentation?▼

To create a concise AGENTS.md, automate its creation at the project root using minimal, high-signal guidelines that enforce structure, length limits, and naming conventions for agent-facing documentation.

What is an AGENTS.md file and when do I need one?▼

An AGENTS.md file provides canonical, high-signal guidance for AI agents at the project root. You need it when your project requires concise, actionable agent-facing documentation to reduce onboarding effort.

How do I link AGENTS.md to CLAUDE.md in my repository?▼

Link AGENTS.md to CLAUDE.md by following reference linking conventions that align your agent-facing documentation with existing project documentation, ensuring agents can traverse between both files.

What's the best way to keep agent documentation under 100 lines?▼

Keep agent documentation under 100 lines by enforcing a minimal template structure with strict length limits, ensuring only high-signal, actionable instructions are included in the AGENTS.md file.

Does AGENTS.md work without dependencies or external components?▼

Yes, AGENTS.md creation requires no dependencies or external components, functioning as a standalone guideline template to generate and maintain concise agent-facing project documentation.

When should I not use a minimal AGENTS.md template?▼

Avoid a minimal AGENTS.md template when your project requires extensive, detailed agent instructions exceeding 100 lines, as this skill enforces strict length limits and high-signal conciseness.