Proposal for Standardized /install.md Format for LLM-Executable Installation Instructions
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Summary
The article proposes a standardized /install.md file format specifically designed for LLM-executable installation instructions. It addresses the growing gap between AI agent capabilities and human-focused documentation, arguing that current documentation creates friction for AI automation of installation tasks. The proposal outlines a structured format that provides clear, executable instructions for LLMs to follow, making software installation more accessible to AI agents. The article has been deprecated in favor of a newer standard called skill.md that covers both installation and usage knowledge.
Key quotes
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Product documentation today is focused on humans instead of AI which creates friction when trying to automate annoying yak-shaving style tasks like installation.
The difference is very subtle. Agents need to have a task iterated to the point where they can execute it without human intervention.
We've moved to skill.md, an open standard for agent skills that provides both installation and usage knowledge.
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