AI Skills for Claude Code, Cursor & Windsurf
Browse verified instruction sets and coding rules that make your AI assistant an expert. SKILL.md files, .cursorrules, and Windsurf rules — all in one place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are AI Skills?
AI Skills are instruction files that customize how AI coding assistants behave. They're known as SKILL.md files in Claude Code, .cursorrules in Cursor, and Windsurf Rules in Windsurf. These files tell the AI to follow specific patterns, enforce coding standards, and act as domain experts (like a Next.js specialist or security auditor).
How do I install AI Skills?
For Claude Code, create a SKILL.md file in your project's .claude/ folder. For Cursor, create a .cursorrules file in your project root. For Windsurf, add rules in the IDE settings. Copy the skill code from our directory, paste it into the file, and your AI assistant will follow those instructions automatically.
What's the difference between SKILL.md and .cursorrules?
SKILL.md is the format used by Claude Code and includes YAML frontmatter with metadata. .cursorrules is Cursor's format, which is typically plain text or markdown. Both serve the same purpose—customizing AI behavior—but the syntax differs. Most skills in our directory work with both formats with minor adjustments.
Can I use multiple AI Skills at once?
Yes! You can combine multiple skills by creating multiple SKILL.md files in Claude Code's .claude/ folder, or by merging rules into a single .cursorrules file for Cursor. For example, you might combine a "Next.js Expert" skill with a "TypeScript Strict Mode" skill and a "Tailwind CSS Expert" skill for a complete frontend setup.
Are AI Skills compatible with MCP servers?
Yes! AI Skills and MCP servers work together. Skills define how the AI behaves and writes code, while MCPs extend what the AI can do (like access databases or make API calls). Many skills in our directory list recommended MCPs to pair with (e.g., "Database Schema Designer" works great with the Postgres MCP).
Can I create custom AI Skills for my team?
Absolutely! Custom skills are perfect for enforcing team coding standards, framework conventions, or company-specific patterns. Write your own SKILL.md or .cursorrules file with your team's guidelines, share it via Git, and everyone gets consistent AI assistance. Check our tutorials for guides on writing custom skills.
Want to create your own AI Skill?
Learn how to create custom SKILL.md files for Claude Code or .cursorrules for Cursor.