Building agents instructions files

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camunda AGENTS.md

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camunda/camunda

Instructions file CodexOpenCode

AGENTS.md instructions for camunda/camunda, covering agents.md, repo-specific instructions, role & boundary, architecture and skills.

not rated 4.3k +2 today A 4,374 tokens

nyldn/claude-octopus

Instructions file CodexOpenCode

AGENTS.md instructions for nyldn/claude-octopus, covering claude octopus agents, available agents, agent definitions, mcp integration and repo orientation for agents.

not rated 4.0k +15 today A 1,524 tokens original MIT

gnhf AGENTS.md

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kunchenguid/gnhf

Instructions file CodexOpenCode

AGENTS.md instructions for kunchenguid/gnhf, covering agents.md, project, commands, architecture and run lifecycle (the critical flow).

not rated 3.9k +61 changed 3d ago A 3,302 tokens original MIT

lean-ctx AGENTS.md

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yvgude/lean-ctx

Instructions file CodexOpenCode

AGENTS.md instructions for yvgude/lean-ctx, covering context engineering layer, mandatory multi-agent delivery, integration mode: replace, subagent compatibility (cursor / claude code) and cli commands (optimized shell, lower overhead).

not rated 3.7k +15 today A 2,223 tokens original Apache-2.0

Acontext AGENTS.md

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memodb-io/Acontext

Instructions file CodexOpenCode

Instructions for memodb-io/Acontext, covering acontext, navigation guide, plan-driven development, modules and rules.

not rated 3.7k 1mo ago A 2,445 tokens original Apache-2.0

NVIDIA/Model-Optimizer

Instructions file CodexOpenCode ✓ vendor

AGENTS.md instructions for NVIDIA/Model-Optimizer, covering agent instructions for modelopt, repository orientation, coding guidelines, iterative development and contributing and pr readiness.

not rated 3.7k +63 today A 920 tokens original Apache-2.0

mcp AGENTS.md

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microsoft/mcp

Instructions file CodexOpenCode ✓ vendor

AGENTS.md instructions for microsoft/mcp, covering agents.md, do, don't, commands and file-scoped commands (preferred for faster feedback).

not rated 3.6k +7 changed 3d ago A 7,641 tokens original MIT

tinyagi AGENTS.md

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TinyAGI/tinyagi

Instructions file CodexOpenCode

Instructions for TinyAGI/tinyagi, covering tinyagi — multi-team personal assistants, first-time setup, direct messages ([@agent: ...]), single teammate and multiple teammates (parallel fan-out).

not rated 3.6k +2 5mo ago A 1,262 tokens original MIT

mirage CLAUDE.md

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strukto-ai/mirage

Instructions file

Claude Code instructions for strukto-ai/mirage, covering claude.md, repo layout, typescript packages, python/typescript parity and module layout.

not rated 3.6k +9 changed today C 15,767 tokens original Apache-2.0

SamurAIGPT/llm-wiki-agent

Instructions file CodexOpenCode

AGENTS.md instructions for SamurAIGPT/llm-wiki-agent, covering llm wiki agent — schema & workflow instructions, how to use, directory layout, page format and ingest workflow.

not rated 3.5k +5 4d ago A 2,349 tokens original MIT

samber/cc-skills-golang

Instructions file

Claude Code instructions for samber/cc-skills-golang, covering claude.md, project overview, project structure, agent skills specification and frontmatter.

not rated 3.2k +46 changed today E 16,799 tokens original MIT

bradygaster/squad

Instructions file GitHub Copilot

Squad routing guard — explicit routing rules so the Copilot CLI routes tasks to the right Squad agent instead of handling them directly.

not rated 3.2k +14 yesterday A 1,073 tokens original MIT

Alpha-Dojo/DojoAgents

Instructions file CodexOpenCode

AGENTS.md instructions for Alpha-Dojo/DojoAgents, covering repository agent instructions, non-negotiable local rules, 1. high-level mental map, core purpose and primary tech stack.

not rated 3.1k +130 4d ago A 3,457 tokens original Apache-2.0

crystal CLAUDE.md

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stravu/crystal

Instructions file

Instructions for stravu/crystal, covering crystal - multi-session claude code manager, project overview, references, implementation status: ✅ complete and ✅ implemented features.

not rated 3.1k +1 6mo ago A 6,391 tokens original MIT

Chachamaru127/claude-code-harness

Instructions file

Claude Code instructions for Chachamaru127/claude-code-harness, covering claude.md - claude harness development guide, project overview, claude code feature utilization, development rules and commit messages.

not rated 3.1k +11 changed 3d ago B 4,080 tokens original MIT

ralphy CLAUDE.md

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michaelshimeles/ralphy

Instructions file

Claude Code instructions for michaelshimeles/ralphy, covering claude code guidelines for ralphy, code change philosophy, keep changes small and focused, task prioritization and code quality standards.

not rated 3.0k +5 7mo ago A 876 tokens

MaxMiksa/Auto-Company

Instructions file

Claude Code instructions for MaxMiksa/Auto-Company, covering auto company - autonomous ai company, mission, operating mode, safety guardrails (non-negotiable) and team architecture.

not rated 2.9k +309 3mo ago C 2,277 tokens

OpenSwarm AGENTS.md

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VRSEN/OpenSwarm

Instructions file CodexOpenCode

Instructions for VRSEN/OpenSwarm, covering openswarm — customization guide, what is openswarm?, folder structure, how agents connect (swarm.py) and how to customize.

not rated 2.9k +3 1mo ago A 1,053 tokens original MIT

teaql/teaql-agent-kit

Instructions file CodexOpenCode

AGENTS.md instructions for teaql/teaql-agent-kit, covering agents.md — teaql agent kit and hard requirements.

not rated 2.8k +2 changed yesterday A 677 tokens original MIT

fuergaosi233/claude-code-proxy

Instructions file

Instructions for fuergaosi233/claude-code-proxy, covering claude code: best practices for effective collaboration, task management, file handling and reading, file editing and reliable code insertion with multiedit.

not rated 2.8k +2 5mo ago A 2,202 tokens original MIT

compozy CLAUDE.md

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compozy/compozy

Instructions file

Claude Code instructions for compozy/compozy, covering compozyos, compatibility policy, working rules, surface instructions and skills and verification and delivery.

not rated 2.7k +19 changed today A 1,691 tokens original MIT

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