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Agent Setup

How to Install Skills in Claude Code: Every Method

Three ways to add SKILL.md files to Claude Code: plugin browser, manual install, and marketplace. Covers file paths, scoping, and troubleshooting.

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Agent Setup

How to Use SKILL.md in Cursor

Adding SKILL.md files to Cursor alongside .cursorrules. Where files go, how they load, and what works differently from Claude Code.

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Agent Setup

How to Install Skills in Codex CLI

Setting up SKILL.md skills in OpenAI Codex CLI. File paths, configuration, and what transfers from Claude Code.

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Agent Setup

GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and SKILL.md: Setup Guide

How to use SKILL.md files with GitHub Copilot agent mode in VS Code. What works, what does not, and where files go.

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Agent Setup

Where Are Claude Code Skills Stored? File Paths Explained

Every file path Claude Code checks for skills: project, user, and plugin directories on macOS, Linux, and Windows.

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Agent Setup

Skills Not Working? Troubleshooting SKILL.md Loading Issues

Common reasons SKILL.md files fail to load in Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex CLI. Covers file naming, frontmatter errors, and path issues.

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Comparisons

Claude Code vs Cursor: Which AI Coding Agent in 2026?

An honest comparison of Claude Code and Cursor: skill support, workflows, pricing, and where each one wins.

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Comparisons

Claude Code vs Codex CLI: How They Compare

Claude Code and OpenAI Codex CLI both support SKILL.md. Here is where they differ on skill loading, context, and agent behavior.

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Comparisons

SKILL.md vs .cursorrules vs CLAUDE.md: Which Format to Use

Three agent config formats, three different purposes. When to use SKILL.md, when .cursorrules makes sense, and where CLAUDE.md fits.

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Comparisons

MCP Servers vs Skills: When to Use Which

MCP servers give agents access to tools and data. Skills give agents instructions and knowledge. Here is when to reach for each.

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Comparisons

Gemini CLI vs Claude Code for AI Agent Skills

Google Gemini CLI now supports SKILL.md. How it compares to Claude Code on skill loading, context handling, and developer experience.

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best-of

Best Claude Code Skills for Python Developers

The most useful SKILL.md files for Python work in Claude Code: testing, type checking, Django, FastAPI, and data science.