
agents-md-generator
Generate hierarchical AGENTS.md structures for codebases. Use when user asks to create AGENTS.md files, analyze codebase for AI agent documentation, set up AI-friendly project documentation, or generate context files for AI coding assistants. Triggers on "create AGENTS.md", "generate agents", "analyze codebase for AI", "AI documentation setup", "hierarchical agents".
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/julianromli/ai-skills --skill agents-md-generator- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads agents-md-generator automatically when relevant.
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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.
AGENTS.md Generator
Generate hierarchical AGENTS.md structures optimized for AI coding agents with minimal token usage.
Core Principles
- Root AGENTS.md is LIGHTWEIGHT - Only universal guidance, links to sub-files (~100-200 lines max)
- Nearest-wins hierarchy - Agents read closest AGENTS.md to file being edited
- JIT indexing - Provide paths/globs/commands, NOT full content
- Token efficiency - Small, actionable guidance over encyclopedic docs
- Sub-folder files have MORE detail - Specific patterns, examples, commands
Workflow
Phase 1: Repository Analysis
Analyze and report:
- Repository type: Monorepo, multi-package, or simple?
- Tech stack: Languages, frameworks, key tools
- Major directories needing own AGENTS.md:
- Apps (
apps/web,apps/api,apps/mobile) - Services (
services/auth,services/transcribe) - Packages (
packages/ui,packages/shared) - Workers (
workers/queue,workers/cron)
- Apps (
- Build system: pnpm/npm/yarn workspaces? Turborepo? Lerna?
- Testing setup: Jest, Vitest, Playwright, pytest?
- Key patterns: Organization, conventions, examples, anti-patterns
Present as structured map before generating files.
Phase 2: Root AGENTS.md
Create lightweight root (~100-200 lines):
# Project Name
## Project Snapshot
[3-5 lines: repo type, tech stack, note about sub-AGENTS.md files]
## Root Setup Commands
[5-10 lines: install, build all, typecheck all, test all]
## Universal Conventions
[5-10 lines: code style, commit format, branch strategy, PR requirements]
## Security & Secrets
[3-5 lines: never commit tokens, .env patterns, PII handling]
## JIT Index
### Package Structure
- Web UI: `apps/web/` -> [see apps/web/AGENTS.md](apps/web/AGENTS.md)
- API: `apps/api/` -> [see apps/api/AGENTS.md](apps/api/AGENTS.md)
### Quick Find Commands
- Search function: `rg -n "functionName" apps/** packages/**`
- Find component: `rg -n "export.*ComponentName" apps/web/src`
- Find API routes: `rg -n "export const (GET|POST)" apps/api`
## Definition of Done
[3-5 lines: what must pass before PR]
Phase 3: Sub-Folder AGENTS.md
For each major package, create detailed AGENTS.md:
# Package Name
## Package Identity
[2-3 lines: what it does, primary tech]
## Setup & Run
[5-10 lines: install, dev, build, test, lint commands]
## Patterns & Conventions
[10-20 lines - MOST IMPORTANT SECTION]
- File organization rules
- Naming conventions
- Examples with actual file paths:
- DO: Use pattern from `src/components/Button.tsx`
- DON'T: Class components like `src/legacy/OldButton.tsx`
- Forms: Copy `src/components/forms/ContactForm.tsx`
- API calls: See `src/hooks/useUser.ts`
## Key Files
[5-10 lines: important files to understand package]
- Auth: `src/auth/provider.tsx`
- API client: `src/lib/api.ts`
- Types: `src/types/index.ts`
## JIT Index Hints
[5-10 lines: search commands for this package]
- Find component: `rg -n "export function .*" src/components`
- Find hook: `rg -n "export const use" src/hooks`
- Find tests: `find . -name "*.test.ts"`
## Common Gotchas
[3-5 lines if applicable]
- "Auth requires NEXT_PUBLIC_ prefix for client-side"
- "Always use @/ imports for absolute paths"
## Pre-PR Checks
[2-3 lines: copy-paste command]
pnpm --filter @repo/web typecheck && pnpm --filter @repo/web test
Phase 4: Special Templates
Design System / UI Package
## Design System
- Components: `packages/ui/src/components/**`
- Use design tokens from `packages/ui/src/tokens.ts`
- Component gallery: `pnpm --filter @repo/ui storybook`
- Examples:
- Buttons: `packages/ui/src/components/Button/Button.tsx`
- Forms: `packages/ui/src/components/Input/Input.tsx`
Database / Data Layer
## Database
- ORM: Prisma / Drizzle / TypeORM
- Schema: `prisma/schema.prisma`
- Migrations: `pnpm db:migrate`
- Connection: via `src/lib/db.ts` singleton
- NEVER run migrations in tests
API / Backend Service
## API Patterns
- REST routes: `src/routes/**/*.ts`
- Auth middleware: `src/middleware/auth.ts`
- Validation: Zod schemas in `src/schemas/**`
- Errors: `ApiError` from `src/lib/errors.ts`
- Example: `src/routes/users/get.ts`
Testing
## Testing
- Unit: `*.test.ts` colocated
- Integration: `tests/integration/**`
- E2E: `tests/e2e/**` (Playwright)
- Single test: `pnpm test -- path/to/file.test.ts`
- Mocks: `src/test/mocks/**`
Output Format
Provide files in order:
- Analysis Summary
- Root AGENTS.md (complete)
- Each Sub-Folder AGENTS.md (with file path)
Format:
---
File: `AGENTS.md` (root)
---
[content]
---
File: `apps/web/AGENTS.md`
---
[content]
Quality Checklist
Before generating, verify:
- Root AGENTS.md under 200 lines
- Root links to all sub-AGENTS.md files
- Each sub-file has concrete examples (actual paths)
- Commands are copy-paste ready
- No duplication between root and sub-files
- JIT hints use actual patterns (ripgrep, find, glob)
- Every "DO" has real file example
- Every "DON'T" references real anti-pattern
- Pre-PR checks are single commands
FAQ
What does the agents-md-generator skill do?
Generate hierarchical AGENTS.md structures for codebases. Use when user asks to create AGENTS.md files, analyze codebase for AI agent documentation, set up AI-friendly project documentation, or generate context files for AI coding assistants. Triggers on "create AGENTS.md", "generate agents", "analyze codebase for AI", "AI documentation setup", "hierarchical agents".
How do I install agents-md-generator?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/julianromli/ai-skills --skill agents-md-generator 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/agents-md-generator/ (personal) or .claude/skills/agents-md-generator/ (project).
Which AI agents can use agents-md-generator?
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 agents-md-generator 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 agents-md-generator?
It is published by julianromli in julianromli/ai-skills. It has 82 recorded installs.
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