agentsmd/agents.md

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What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-10-12, confidence 0.94

AGENTS.md is an open, markdown‑based format that provides structured instructions for AI coding agents. It acts as a machine‑readable companion to README files, detailing build steps, testing commands, and contribution guidelines.

Use cases

• Define build and test commands for AI coding agents in a project
• Provide a predictable location for agent instructions alongside human‑focused READMEs
• Standardize context files for multiple AI coding agents like Codex, Cursor, and Gemini
• Help CI pipelines generate agent‑specific guidance automatically
• Document environment setup steps for agents to reduce manual configuration

When to choose

• You need a clear, machine‑readable file to guide AI coding agents in your repository
• Your project already has a README but you want to separate agent‑specific instructions
• You work with multiple AI coding agents that support the AGENTS.md format

When to avoid

• Your project does not use AI coding agents or does not require automated guidance
• You prefer a custom, proprietary format for agent instructions
• You need a full‑featured configuration language rather than a simple markdown file

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