AGENTS.md: Standardized Format for AI Coding Agent Instructions in Software Projects
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Summary
AGENTS.md is an open format specification that provides standardized instructions for AI coding agents to work on software projects, similar to how README files guide human developers. It includes setup commands, code style guidelines, and project context to help AI assistants understand and contribute to codebases effectively. The format has been adopted by over 20,000 open-source projects as a dedicated place for agent-specific documentation.
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README.md files are for humans: quick starts, project descriptions, and contribution guidelines
AGENTS.md is a simple, open format for guiding coding agents
Used by over 20k open-source projects
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