AGENTS.md Generator for Java repositories
Generate a comprehensive AGENTS.md file for Java repositories through a modular, step-based interactive process that covers role definition, tech stack, file structure, commands, Git workflow, and contributor boundaries. This is an interactive SKILL.
What is covered in this Skill?
- AGENTS.md generation for Java repositories of any complexity
- Role and expertise definition for AI agents and contributors
- Tech stack documentation: language, build tool, frameworks, pipelines
- File structure mapping with read/write boundaries
- Command catalogue for build/test/deploy/run workflows
- Git workflow conventions: branching strategy, commit message format
- Contributor boundaries using ✅ Always do / ⚠ Ask first / 🚫 Never do formatting
Constraints
No Maven validation is required before generating AGENTS.md. Review the project structure and existing documentation before starting to provide accurate answers during Step 1.
- BEFORE STARTING: Review the project structure and existing documentation to provide accurate answers during Step 1
- BEFORE APPLYING: Read the reference for detailed good/bad examples, constraints, and safeguards for each AGENTS.md generation pattern
- EDGE CASE: If the user goal is ambiguous, stop and ask a clarifying question before editing files or running project-wide commands
- EDGE CASE: If required context, files, credentials, or tools are missing, report the blocker explicitly and ask whether to proceed with setup or fallback guidance
- EDGE CASE: If requested changes conflict with project constraints or safety boundaries, explain the conflict and ask for user confirmation on the preferred trade-off
When to use this skill
- Create AGENTS.md
- Update AGENTS.md file
- Add agent instructions
- Generate contributor instructions for Java agents
- Document repository conventions in AGENTS.md
Workflow
- Review repository context before drafting
Inspect project structure and existing documentation to prepare accurate responses for the AGENTS.md discovery phase.
- Read AGENTS generation reference
Read references/200-agents-md.md and follow its generation patterns and safeguards.
- Run interactive requirements capture
Gather role, tech stack, commands, workflow, and boundaries in a modular step-based conversation.
- Generate AGENTS.md artifact
Create AGENTS.md with ✅ Always do / ⚠ Ask first / 🚫 Never do boundaries and repository-specific conventions.
Reference
For detailed guidance, examples, and constraints, see references/200-agents-md.md.