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openwork-core

by different-ai

Core context and guardrails for OpenWork native app

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/different-ai/openwork --skill openwork-core
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads openwork-core automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Quick Usage (Already Configured)

Orientation

  • Read AGENTS.md, VISION.md, PRINCIPLES.md, PRODUCT.md, and ARCHITECTURE.md before changing behavior.
  • Ensure vendor/opencode exists for self-reference.
  • Use the tauri-solidjs skill for stack-specific guidance.

Update the OpenCode mirror

git -C vendor/opencode pull --ff-only

Development workflow

pnpm tauri dev          # Desktop development
pnpm tauri ios dev      # iOS development
pnpm tauri android dev  # Android development

# Or run directly in the desktop package:
pnpm -C packages/desktop tauri dev

OpenCode Integration

Spawn OpenCode CLI

opencode -p "your prompt" -f json -q

Read OpenCode database

~/.opencode/opencode.db  # SQLite database

Key tables

  • sessions — Task runs
  • messages — Chat messages and tool calls
  • history — File change tracking

Common Gotchas

  • OpenWork must stay within OpenCode's tool surface; avoid inventing new capabilities.
  • Always expose plans, permissions, and progress for non-technical users.
  • Use Tauri commands for all system access (file, shell, database).
  • Keep UI at 60fps; avoid blocking the main thread.
  • Mobile builds require platform-specific setup (Xcode, Android Studio).

UI Principles

  • Slick and fluid: animations, transitions, micro-interactions.
  • Mobile-first: touch targets, gestures, adaptive layouts.
  • Transparency: show plans, steps, and tool calls.
  • Progressive disclosure: hide advanced controls until needed.

First-Time Setup (If Not Configured)

Clone the OpenCode mirror

git clone https://github.com/anomalyco/opencode vendor/opencode

Initialize Tauri project

pnpm create tauri-app . --template solid-ts

Add mobile targets

pnpm tauri ios init
pnpm tauri android init

Common Gotchas

  • OpenWork must stay within OpenCode’s tool surface; avoid inventing new capabilities.
  • Always expose plans, permissions, and progress for non-technical users.

First-Time Setup (If Not Configured)

Clone the OpenCode mirror

git clone https://github.com/anomalyco/opencode vendor/opencode

FAQ

What does the openwork-core skill do?

Core context and guardrails for OpenWork native app

How do I install openwork-core?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/different-ai/openwork --skill openwork-core in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/openwork-core/ (personal) or .claude/skills/openwork-core/ (project).

Which AI agents can use openwork-core?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is openwork-core safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains openwork-core?

It is published by different-ai in different-ai/openwork. It has 546 recorded installs.

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