create-agentsmd
Prompt for generating an AGENTS.md file for a repository
Profile →npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill create-agentsmd --agent copilot
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for claude-code, codex, cursor.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# 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 `
- What is AGENTS.md?
- Key Principles
- File Structure and Content Guidelines
- 1. Required Setup
- 2. Essential Sections to Include
- 3. Optional but Recommended Sections
- Example Template
- Working Example from agents.md
- Implementation Steps
- Best Practices
- Monorepo Considerations
- Final Notes
What does the create-agentsmd skill do?
Prompt for generating an AGENTS.md file for a repository
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill create-agentsmd --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From github/awesome-copilot, a repository with 37,432 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.