Documentation format for coding agents
AGENTS.md is a specialized documentation format designed to provide coding agents with detailed context and instructions that complement traditional README.md files. While README.md files serve as a quick reference for human contributors, AGENTS.md focuses on the specific needs of coding agents by outlining build steps, testing protocols, and conventions that may not be relevant to human users. This separation allows for a clearer and more predictable guidance structure for agents, ensuring they have access to precise instructions. AGENTS.md files can be utilized across various AI coding agents and tools, promoting compatibility within a growing ecosystem. Users are encouraged to adopt this format to enhance the functionality of their coding agents. Key sections typically included are project overviews, build and test commands, code style guidelines, and security considerations, with the option to implement nested AGENTS.md files for larger monorepos.