SkillKit Documentation
Universal CLI for managing AI agent skills across 32 coding platforms
SkillKit
SkillKit is a universal command-line interface (CLI) and programmatic toolkit for managing AI agent skills across 32 AI coding platforms.
Current Version: v1.8.0
The Problem
Each AI coding agent uses different skill formats and directory structures:
- Claude Code uses
.claude/skills/with SKILL.md - Cursor uses
.cursor/skills/with .mdc format - GitHub Copilot uses
.github/skills/
Without SkillKit, you either rewrite skills for each agent, lock into one platform, or abandon skills entirely.
The Solution
SkillKit provides a "write once, deploy everywhere" platform. Maintain a single skill definition that automatically translates across all 32 platforms.
Quick Install
# Run instantly with npx (no install required)
npx skillkit@latest
# Or install globally for frequent use
npm install -g skillkit
skillkit init
skillkit install anthropics/skills
skillkit syncCore Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Cross-Platform Translation | Automatic conversion between 32 agent formats |
| Smart Recommendations | AI-powered skill suggestions based on your tech stack |
| Session Memory | Persistent learning that survives across sessions |
| Primer | Auto-generate agent instructions from your codebase |
| Mesh Network | Multi-machine agent distribution with encrypted P2P |
| Inter-Agent Messaging | Send messages between AI agents across your network |
| Team Collaboration | Git-based .skills manifest for sharing |
| Workflow Orchestration | Compose skills into multi-step automated workflows |
| Skill Testing | Built-in test framework with assertions |
| CI/CD Integration | GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and pre-commit hooks |
| TypeScript API | Full programmatic access to all features |
| Interactive TUI | Beautiful terminal interface with real-time updates |
Advanced Capabilities
Session Memory System
Your AI agents learn patterns during sessions—then forget everything. SkillKit captures these learnings and makes them permanent.
skillkit memory compress # Compress learnings
skillkit memory search auth # Search knowledge
skillkit memory export auth-patterns # Export as skillPrimer - Auto-Generate Instructions
Automatically generate CLAUDE.md, .cursorrules, and agent instructions by analyzing your codebase.
skillkit primer # Analyze project
skillkit primer --all-agents # Generate for all 32 agentsMesh Network
Run agents across multiple machines with encrypted P2P communication.
skillkit mesh init # Initialize mesh node
skillkit mesh discover # Find peers on LAN
skillkit mesh security init # Setup Ed25519 encryptionInter-Agent Messaging
Send messages between AI agents across your mesh network.
skillkit message send # Send to another agent
skillkit message inbox # Check your inboxArchitecture
| Tier | Components |
|---|---|
| User Interfaces | CLI (Clipanion v4), TUI (OpenTUI/React), Documentation |
| Business Logic | @skillkit/core, @skillkit/agents (32 adapters) |
| Data Layer | @skillkit/memory (CozoDB), @skillkit/mesh (WebSocket/UDP) |
| External Systems | GitHub/GitLab, Marketplace (15,000+ skills) |
Supported Agents (32)
Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Antigravity, Amp, Clawdbot, Droid, Goose, Kilo Code, Kiro CLI, Roo Code, Trae, Cline, CodeBuddy, Continue, Crush, Factory, MCPJam, Mux, Neovate, OpenHands, Pi, Qoder, Qwen, Vercel, Zencoder, CommandCode, Universal
Popular Skill Sources
| Repository | Skills |
|---|---|
| anthropics/skills | PDF, XLSX, DOCX processing |
| vercel-labs/agent-skills | React/Next.js best practices |
| nextlevelbuilder/ui-ux-pro-max-skill | UI/UX design patterns |
| superdesigndev/superdesign-skill | Modern design systems |
Get Started
- Installation - Install and initialize
- Quick Start - 5-minute guide
- Commands - Full CLI reference
- Skills - Skill format and lifecycle
- API Reference - Programmatic access
Use Cases
- Multi-Agent Developer - Write skills once, use across Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and more
- Team Lead - Share skills via Git-based manifest, ensure team alignment
- New Project Starter - Auto-generate agent instructions with Primer
- Enterprise Architect - Distribute agents across multiple machines with Mesh Network
Enterprise Features
- Private Registries - Host internal skills in private repos
- Git-Based Sync - Skills live in your repo, push to share
- CI/CD Integration - Auto-validate and deploy skills on every commit
- TypeScript API - Full programmatic access for custom workflows
- Security - Ed25519 encryption, XChaCha20-Poly1305, TLS 1.3