Maintaining AGENTS.md workflow skill. Use this skill when the user needs This skill should be used when the user asks to "create AGENTS.md", "update AGENTS.md", "maintain agent docs", "set up CLAUDE.md", or needs to keep agent instructions concise. Enforces research-backed best practices for minimal, high-signal agent documentation and the operator should preserve the upstream workflow, copied support files, and provenance before merging or handing off.
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Maintaining AGENTS.md workflow skill. Use this skill when the user needs This skill should be used when the user asks to "create AGENTS.md", "update AGENTS.md", "maintain agent docs", "set up CLAUDE.md", or needs to keep agent instructions concise. Enforces research-backed best practices for minimal, high-signal agent documentation and the operator should preserve the upstream workflow, copied support files, and provenance before merging or handing off.
This public intake copy packages plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills-claude/skills/agents-md from https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills into the native Omni Skills editorial shape without hiding its origin.
Use it when the operator needs the upstream workflow, support files, and repository context to stay intact while the public validator and private enhancer continue their normal downstream flow.
This intake keeps the copied upstream files intact and uses the external_source block in metadata.json plus ORIGIN.md as the provenance anchor for review.
Maintaining AGENTS.md AGENTS.md is the canonical agent-facing documentation. Keep it minimal—agents are capable and don't need hand-holding. Target under 60 lines; never exceed 100. Instruction-following quality degrades as document length increases.
Imported source sections that did not map cleanly to the public headings are still preserved below or in the support files. Notable imported sections: Before Writing, Required Sections, Package Manager, Commit Attribution, Optional Sections, Anti-Patterns.
When to Use This Skill
Use this section as the trigger filter. It should make the activation boundary explicit before the operator loads files, runs commands, or opens a pull request.
The user asks to create, update, or audit AGENTS.md or CLAUDE.md.
The project needs concise, high-signal agent instructions derived from the actual toolchain and repo layout.
Existing agent documentation is too long, duplicated, or drifting away from real project conventions.
Use when the request clearly matches the imported source intent: This skill should be used when the user asks to "create AGENTS.md", "update AGENTS.md", "maintain agent docs", "set up CLAUDE.md", or needs to keep agent instructions concise. Enforces research-backed best practices....
Use when the operator should preserve upstream workflow detail instead of rewriting the process from scratch.
Use when provenance needs to stay visible in the answer, PR, or review packet.
Operating Table
Situation
Start here
Why it matters
First-time use
metadata.json
Confirms repository, branch, commit, and imported path through the external_source block before touching the copied workflow
Provenance review
ORIGIN.md
Gives reviewers a plain-language audit trail for the imported source
Workflow execution
SKILL.md
Starts with the smallest copied file that materially changes execution
Supporting context
SKILL.md
Adds the next most relevant copied source file without loading the entire package
Handoff decision
## Related Skills
Helps the operator switch to a stronger native skill when the task drifts
Workflow
This workflow is intentionally editorial and operational at the same time. It keeps the imported source useful to the operator while still satisfying the public intake standards that feed the downstream enhancer flow.
Create AGENTS.md at project root
Create symlink: ln -s AGENTS.md CLAUDE.md
Confirm the user goal, the scope of the imported workflow, and whether this skill is still the right router for the task.
Read the overview and provenance files before loading any copied upstream support files.
Load only the references, examples, prompts, or scripts that materially change the outcome for the current request.
Execute the upstream workflow while keeping provenance and source boundaries explicit in the working notes.
Validate the result against the upstream expectations and the evidence you can point to in the copied files.
Imported Workflow Notes
Imported: File Setup
Create AGENTS.md at project root
Create symlink: ln -s AGENTS.md CLAUDE.md
Imported: Before Writing
Analyze the project to understand what belongs in the file:
Linter/formatter configs — Look for .eslintrc, biome.json, ruff.toml, .prettierrc, etc. (don't duplicate these in AGENTS.md)
CI/build commands — Check Makefile, package.json scripts, CI configs for canonical commands
Monorepo indicators — Check for pnpm-workspace.yaml, nx.json, Cargo workspace, or subdirectory package.json files
Existing conventions — Check for existing CONTRIBUTING.md, docs/, or README patterns
Examples
Example 1: Ask for the upstream workflow directly
Use @agents-md to handle <task>. Start from the copied upstream workflow, load only the files that change the outcome, and keep provenance visible in the answer.
Explanation: This is the safest starting point when the operator needs the imported workflow, but not the entire repository.
Example 2: Ask for a provenance-grounded review
Review @agents-md against metadata.json and ORIGIN.md, then explain which copied upstream files you would load first and why.
Explanation: Use this before review or troubleshooting when you need a precise, auditable explanation of origin and file selection.
Example 3: Narrow the copied support files before execution
Use @agents-md for <task>. Load only the copied references, examples, or scripts that change the outcome, and name the files explicitly before proceeding.
Explanation: This keeps the skill aligned with progressive disclosure instead of loading the whole copied package by default.
Example 4: Build a reviewer packet
Review @agents-md using the copied upstream files plus provenance, then summarize any gaps before merge.
Explanation: This is useful when the PR is waiting for human review and you want a repeatable audit packet.
Imported Usage Notes
Imported: File-Scoped Commands
Task
Command
Typecheck
pnpm tsc --noEmit path/to/file.ts
Lint
pnpm eslint path/to/file.ts
Test
pnpm jest path/to/file.test.ts
### Commit Attribution
Always include this section. Agents should use their own identity:
```markdown
#### Imported: Example Structure
```markdown
# Agent Instructions
#### Imported: File-Scoped Commands
| Task | Command |
|------|---------|
| Typecheck | `pnpm tsc --noEmit path/to/file.ts` |
| Lint | `pnpm eslint path/to/file.ts` |
| Test | `pnpm jest path/to/file.test.ts` |
## Best Practices
Treat the generated public skill as a reviewable packaging layer around the upstream repository. The goal is to keep provenance explicit and load only the copied source material that materially improves execution.
- Headers + bullets — No paragraphs
- Code blocks — For commands and templates
- Reference, don't embed — Point to existing docs: "See CONTRIBUTING.md for setup" or "Follow patterns in src/api/routes/"
- No filler — No intros, conclusions, or pleasantries
- Trust capabilities — Omit obvious context
- Prefer file-scoped commands — Per-file test/lint/typecheck commands over project-wide builds
- Don't duplicate linters — Code style lives in linter configs, not AGENTS.md
### Imported Operating Notes
#### Imported: Writing Rules
- **Headers + bullets** — No paragraphs
- **Code blocks** — For commands and templates
- **Reference, don't embed** — Point to existing docs: "See `CONTRIBUTING.md` for setup" or "Follow patterns in `src/api/routes/`"
- **No filler** — No intros, conclusions, or pleasantries
- **Trust capabilities** — Omit obvious context
- **Prefer file-scoped commands** — Per-file test/lint/typecheck commands over project-wide builds
- **Don't duplicate linters** — Code style lives in linter configs, not AGENTS.md
## Troubleshooting
### Problem: The operator skipped the imported context and answered too generically
**Symptoms:** The result ignores the upstream workflow in `plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills-claude/skills/agents-md`, fails to mention provenance, or does not use any copied source files at all.
**Solution:** Re-open `metadata.json`, `ORIGIN.md`, and the most relevant copied upstream files. Check the `external_source` block first, then restate the provenance before continuing.
### Problem: The imported workflow feels incomplete during review
**Symptoms:** Reviewers can see the generated `SKILL.md`, but they cannot quickly tell which references, examples, or scripts matter for the current task.
**Solution:** Point at the exact copied references, examples, scripts, or assets that justify the path you took. If the gap is still real, record it in the PR instead of hiding it.
### Problem: The task drifted into a different specialization
**Symptoms:** The imported skill starts in the right place, but the work turns into debugging, architecture, design, security, or release orchestration that a native skill handles better.
**Solution:** Use the related skills section to hand off deliberately. Keep the imported provenance visible so the next skill inherits the right context instead of starting blind.
## Related Skills
- `@00-andruia-consultant` - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
- `@00-andruia-consultant-v2` - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
- `@10-andruia-skill-smith` - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
- `@10-andruia-skill-smith-v2` - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
## Additional Resources
Use this support matrix and the linked files below as the operator packet for this imported skill. They should reflect real copied source material, not generic scaffolding.
| Resource family | What it gives the reviewer | Example path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `references` | copied reference notes, guides, or background material from upstream | `references/n/a` |
| `examples` | worked examples or reusable prompts copied from upstream | `examples/n/a` |
| `scripts` | upstream helper scripts that change execution or validation | `scripts/n/a` |
| `agents` | routing or delegation notes that are genuinely part of the imported package | `agents/n/a` |
| `assets` | supporting assets or schemas copied from the source package | `assets/n/a` |
### Imported Reference Notes
#### Imported: Required Sections
### Package Manager
Which tool and key commands only:
```markdown
#### Imported: Package Manager
Use **pnpm**: `pnpm install`, `pnpm dev`, `pnpm test`
File-Scoped Commands
Per-file commands are faster and cheaper than full project builds. Always include when available:
#### Imported: Commit Attribution
AI commits MUST include:
Co-Authored-By: (the agent model's name and attribution byline)
Example: `Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4 <noreply@example.com>`
Key Conventions
Project-specific patterns agents must follow. Keep brief.
Imported: Optional Sections
Add only if truly needed:
API route patterns (show template, not explanation)
CLI commands (table format)
File naming conventions
Project structure hints (point to critical files, flag legacy code to avoid)
Co-Authored-By: (the agent model's name and attribution byline)
Imported: API Routes
[Template code block]
Imported: CLI
Command
Description
pnpm cli sync
Sync data
#### Imported: Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
