# AGENTS.md - Guiding Coding Agents

> Provide clear instructions and context to your AI coding agents.

- Website: https://agents.md/
- Category: [Agent Skills](/category/agent-skills/index.md)
- Added: 2026-10-01
- Updated: 2026-10-01
- Curated by: Harsh Chhajer
- Page: /resources/agentsmd-guiding-coding-agents/

## Dedicated Agent Instructions

AGENTS.md offers a simple, open format for guiding your coding agents. Think of it as a README specifically designed to provide context and instructions for AI agents working on your project.

## Complement Your README

This format complements your existing README.md files by containing detailed context like build steps, tests, and coding conventions. It keeps your README concise for human contributors while providing agents with necessary details.

## Works Across Many Agents

One AGENTS.md file can be used across various AI coding agents. This ensures consistent guidance for your agents, helping them understand your project's setup and code style.