Name: CICADA: AI Agent Skill
Rating: 9 (1 reviews)
Author: wende

Question 1

What is CICADA?

Accepted Answer

CICADA is a free, open-source AI agent skill. Context compaction for AI code assistants – Give your AI structured, token-efficient access to 17+ languages including Elixir, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Rust, and more. Quick Install · Security · Developers · AI Assistants · Docs The core problem: AI code assistants waste context on blind searches. Grep dumps entire files when you only need a function signature, leaving less room for actual

Question 2

How do I install CICADA?

Accepted Answer

Install CICADA with a single command: npx mdskills install wende/cicada. This downloads the skill files into your project and your AI agent picks them up automatically.

Question 3

What platforms support CICADA?

Accepted Answer

CICADA works with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Vscode Copilot, Windsurf, Continue Dev, Codex, Gemini Cli, Amp, Roo Code, Goose, Opencode, Trae, Qodo, Command Code. Skills use the open SKILL.md format which is compatible with any AI coding agent that reads markdown instructions.

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