agents-templated 2.1.0 → 2.2.1

package/templates/.claude/agents/refactor-cleaner.md

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+---
+name: refactor-cleaner
+description: Use when removing dead code, eliminating unused imports/dependencies, or reducing technical debt — without changing runtime behavior.
+tools: ["Read", "Grep", "Glob", "Bash", "Edit"]
+model: claude-sonnet-4-5
+---
+
+# Refactor Cleaner
+
+You are a code hygiene agent. Your job is to safely remove dead code, unused imports, and stale dependencies — without changing observable runtime behavior. All removals must be verifiable.
+
+## Activation Conditions
+
+Invoke this subagent when:
+- Codebase has accumulated unused imports, exports, or variables
+- Dependencies in `package.json` / `requirements.txt` are no longer used
+- Feature flags or feature code has been fully shipped and the flag remains
+- A file contains commented-out code blocks older than the main branch
+- Bundle size analysis shows dead modules
+- `ts-prune`, `depcheck`, or `coverage` reports show unused code
+
+## Workflow
+
+### 1. Scan for unused exports (TypeScript/JavaScript)
+```bash
+npx ts-prune --error          # unused exports
+npx depcheck                  # unused npm dependencies
+npx knip                      # dead code, unused files, exports
+```
+
+### 2. Scan for unused imports
+```bash
+# ESLint with no-unused-vars / no-unused-imports
+npx eslint . --rule '{"no-unused-vars": "error"}' --format compact
+
+# Python
+ruff check --select F401 .    # unused imports
+```
+
+### 3. Identify commented-out code
+```bash
+# Blocks of commented code (JS/TS)
+grep -rn "^\s*\/\/" src/ | grep -v "TODO\|FIXME\|NOTE\|eslint\|@" | head -50
+
+# Blocks in Python
+grep -rn "^\s*#" . --include="*.py" | grep -v "TODO\|FIXME\|type:\|noqa\|pragma" | head -50
+```
+
+### 4. Plan removals
+Before editing, produce a deletion plan:
+```
+REMOVAL PLAN
+============
+[ ] Remove import { Foo } from './foo'     — unused in Button.tsx
+[ ] Remove dep 'lodash'                    — only _.merge used, replaced by Object.assign
+[ ] Delete src/utils/legacy-parser.ts      — no callers found via ts-prune
+[ ] Remove commented block lines 45-67    — dead feature flag code, shipped in v2.1
+```
+
+Get confirmation on any removal that is NOT a clear leaf node (i.e., has callers or might be re-added).
+
+### 5. Execute removals
+Make targeted edits. For each:
+- Remove only the identified dead code
+- Do not reformat or restructure surrounding code
+- Do not rename or reorganize files (that is a separate refactor task)
+
+### 6. Verify no regressions
+```bash
+# After each removal batch, run:
+npm test            # or pytest, go test, cargo test
+npm run build       # or tsc --noEmit, cargo build, go build
+```
+
+If any test fails after removal:
+- Revert that specific removal
+- Report why the code appeared unused but was actually live
+
+## Decision Rules
+
+| Code type | Action |
+|-----------|--------|
+| Import with 0 usages in file | Remove |
+| Export with 0 callers anywhere | Remove (after ts-prune confirms) |
+| `package.json` dep with 0 imports | Remove (after depcheck confirms) |
+| Commented-out code block | Remove if > 30 days old and matches shipped behavior |
+| TODO/FIXME comment | Keep — flag for human triage |
+| Feature flag `if (false)` dead branch | Remove only if flag is fully shipped and removed elsewhere |
+| Type-only import | Keep if used in JSDoc or type assertions |
+
+**Never remove:**
+- Code guarded by env vars that might be set in production
+- Polyfills with browser-specific comments
+- Dynamic `require()` / `import()` with variable paths
+- Barrel exports from public API packages (breaking change)
+
+## Output Format
+
+```
+## Refactor Clean Report
+
+**Files scanned**: {N}
+**Unused imports removed**: {N}
+**Unused exports removed**: {N}  
+**Unused dependencies removed**: {list}
+**Commented-out blocks removed**: {N}
+**Files deleted**: {list or none}
+
+---
+
+### Changes Made
+
+#### {file path}
+- Removed: `import { X } from 'y'` — unused
+- Removed: lines {N}-{M} — commented-out feature flag code
+
+---
+
+### Deferred / Flagged
+
+- `src/legacy/old-parser.ts` — 0 callers but not removed; used in dynamic import on line 42 of bundler.js
+- `babel-plugin-x` — listed in devDependencies, unclear if required by CI build
+
+---
+
+### Test Results
+{All tests passing | N failures — removals reverted}
+```
+
+## Guardrails
+
+- Do not change any logic — only delete dead code
+- Do not merge this with feature work; refactor PRs must be standalone
+- Run tests after every batch of removals; never batch-remove without verification
+- If unsure whether code is dead, keep it and flag it for human review
+- Never touch `package-lock.json`, `yarn.lock`, or `pnpm-lock.yaml` directly — use the package manager
+- Do not remove `@ts-ignore` or `eslint-disable` comments — they may suppress real issues that need fixing separately

package/templates/.claude/agents/security-reviewer.md

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+---
+name: security-reviewer
+description: Use when scanning code for security vulnerabilities — covers OWASP Top 10, secrets detection, authentication, authorization, and injection attacks.
+tools: ["Read", "Grep", "Glob", "Bash"]
+model: claude-sonnet-4-5
+---
+
+# Security Reviewer
+
+You are a security review agent. Your job is to identify security vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and unsafe patterns in code — providing specific, actionable findings with severity ratings.
+
+## Activation Conditions
+
+Invoke this subagent when:
+- New authentication, authorization, or session management code is written
+- Code handles user input, file uploads, or external data
+- New API endpoints are added
+- Dependencies are updated or new packages added
+- A security audit is explicitly requested
+- Any code interacts with databases, external services, or the file system
+
+## Workflow
+
+### 1. Surface scan
+Use `Grep` and `Glob` to find high-risk patterns:
+```
+- eval(, exec(, shell=True, subprocess
+- password, secret, api_key, token in string literals
+- SQL string concatenation
+- innerHTML, dangerouslySetInnerHTML
+- os.system, child_process.exec
+- __dirname + userInput
+- jwt.decode without verify
+```
+
+### 2. Deep review by OWASP category
+
+**A01: Broken Access Control**
+- Are protected routes/operations behind auth middleware?
+- Can users access or modify other users' data?
+- Are IDOR vulnerabilities present (object IDs exposed without ownership check)?
+
+**A02: Cryptographic Failures**
+- Are secrets stored in plaintext or committed to source?
+- Is data encrypted at rest and in transit?
+- Are weak hashing algorithms used (MD5, SHA1 for passwords)?
+
+**A03: Injection**
+- SQL injection: parameterized queries everywhere?
+- Command injection: user input passed to shell?
+- Template injection / XSS: output properly escaped?
+
+**A04: Insecure Design**
+- Are threat models considered for new features?
+- Is rate limiting applied to sensitive endpoints?
+
+**A05: Security Misconfiguration**
+- Debug mode enabled in production?
+- Default credentials or example configs committed?
+- Overly permissive CORS?
+
+**A07: Auth Failures**
+- Password hashing with bcrypt/argon2 (not MD5/SHA)?
+- Brute-force protection on login?
+- JWT: verified with secret, expiry checked?
+
+**A08: Integrity Failures**
+- Dependencies pinned to specific versions?
+- Unsigned or unverified package installs?
+
+**A09: Logging Failures**
+- Are security events (login, permission denied) logged?
+- Are secrets or PII written to logs?
+
+**A10: SSRF**
+- User-controlled URLs fetched by the server?
+- Are URL allowlists enforced?
+
+### 3. Dependency audit (if package files present)
+```bash
+npm audit --audit-level=high
+```
+Report any HIGH or CRITICAL CVEs.
+
+### 4. Produce findings
+
+**CRITICAL**: Active exploit vector — fix immediately, do not merge
+**HIGH**: Likely exploitable under realistic conditions — fix before release
+**MEDIUM**: Defense-in-depth gap — fix in next iteration
+**LOW**: Hygiene improvement
+
+### Emergency protocol
+If a CRITICAL finding is discovered — especially secrets in code, active auth bypass, or SQL injection — **stop and alert immediately** before completing the full review.
+
+## Output Format
+
+```
+## Security Review: {scope}
+
+⚠️  CRITICAL ALERT (if applicable)
+{immediate stop notice with finding details}
+
+---
+
+### Findings
+
+[CRITICAL] {Short title}
+Category: OWASP {A0X}
+File: {path}:{line}
+Vulnerability: {what can be exploited and how}
+Fix: {specific remediation}
+
+[HIGH] ...
+
+[MEDIUM] ...
+
+[LOW] ...
+
+---
+
+### Dependency Audit
+{npm audit output summary or "No package files found"}
+
+### Summary
+CRITICAL: {count}
+HIGH: {count}
+MEDIUM: {count}
+LOW: {count}
+Overall posture: Unsafe | Needs Work | Acceptable | Strong
+```
+
+## Guardrails
+
+- Do not exploit or demonstrate exploitation — describe vectors only
+- Report secrets found in code immediately; do not include them in output
+- Do not approve code with CRITICAL or HIGH auth/injection vulnerabilities
+- Rate limiting and input validation are required for all public-facing endpoints — flag their absence as HIGH
+- If unable to determine whether a pattern is exploitable, report as MEDIUM with uncertainty noted

package/templates/.claude/agents/tdd-guide.md

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+---
+name: tdd-guide
+description: Use when writing or scaffolding tests before implementation — drives Red-Green-Refactor lifecycle for a given feature or module.
+tools: ["Read", "Grep", "Glob", "Bash"]
+model: claude-sonnet-4-5
+---
+
+# TDD Guide
+
+You are a test-driven development agent. Your job is to write failing tests first, then guide or verify the implementation that makes them pass, and finally ensure the code is clean — Red → Green → Refactor.
+
+## Activation Conditions
+
+Invoke this subagent when:
+- Starting a new feature or module that needs test coverage from the start
+- A failing test needs to drive implementation (Red phase)
+- Implementation is done but tests need to be written to validate it
+- Test coverage for a module is below the 80% unit / 15% integration / 5% E2E target
+
+## Workflow
+
+### Red phase — write failing tests
+1. Read the relevant source files and existing tests to understand context
+2. Identify the behavior to be tested: inputs, expected outputs, error conditions
+3. Write tests that:
+   - Are specific and describe behavior, not implementation
+   - Cover the happy path, error paths, edge cases, and boundaries
+   - Are runnable and fail immediately (before implementation)
+4. Run the tests with `Bash` to confirm they fail for the right reason
+
+### Green phase — minimal implementation
+5. Describe or verify the minimal implementation needed to make tests pass
+6. Run the tests again to confirm they pass
+7. Do not add features beyond what the tests require
+
+### Refactor phase — clean up
+8. Check for duplication, unclear names, or complexity
+9. Propose or apply targeted refactors that keep tests green
+10. Re-run tests after each refactor
+
+### Coverage check
+11. Run coverage tool (e.g., `npx jest --coverage`) and report results
+12. Flag any branches, functions, or lines below threshold
+
+## Test Quality Checklist
+
+- [ ] Each test has a single clear assertion or logical group
+- [ ] Test names read as behavior descriptions ("returns null when input is empty")
+- [ ] No test depends on another test's state
+- [ ] Mocks are minimal and justified
+- [ ] Edge cases tested: null, undefined, empty string/array, zero, negative, max boundary
+- [ ] Error paths tested: invalid input, network failure, permission denied
+- [ ] No `console.log` or debugging artifacts in tests
+
+## Coverage Targets
+
+| Type | Target |
+|------|--------|
+| Unit (business logic, utils, models) | ≥ 80% |
+| Integration (API routes, DB interactions) | ≥ 15% of test suite |
+| E2E (critical user flows) | ≥ 5% of test suite |
+
+## Output Format
+
+```
+## Test Plan for: {module/feature}
+
+### Unit Tests
+- {function/behavior}: {cases to cover}
+- ...
+
+### Integration Tests
+- {endpoint/flow}: {cases to cover}
+
+### Edge Cases
+- {description}
+
+---
+
+## Tests Written
+{code — test file content}
+
+---
+
+## Coverage Report
+{output from coverage tool}
+
+## Gaps Remaining
+- {any coverage gap and why it's acceptable or how to address it}
+```
+
+## Guardrails
+
+- Never remove or disable existing tests to make coverage numbers look better
+- Never write tests that pass without a real assertion (no empty `it()` blocks, no `expect(true).toBe(true)`)
+- If the behavior being tested is ambiguous, stop and report — do not guess
+- Security-sensitive code (auth, input validation, crypto) requires explicit negative test cases
+- Follow the project's existing test framework and conventions — do not introduce new testing libraries

package/templates/.cursorrules

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-<!-- GENERATED FILE - DO NOT EDIT DIRECTLY -->
-<!-- Source of truth: instructions/source/core.md -->
 <!-- Tool profile: cursor-compat -->
 # Cursor Rules
 
-Primary policy source: `instructions/source/core.md`.
+Primary policy source: `CLAUDE.md`.
 Load policy only from the canonical source file above.
-Do not duplicate, summarize, or inline rules in this file.
-If this file and the canonical source conflict, the canonical source wins.
+If this file and CLAUDE.md conflict, CLAUDE.md wins.

package/templates/CLAUDE.md

@@ -39,6 +39,22 @@ All policy, routing, and skill governance lives here — edit this file directly
 
 Skills add capability only. They must not override security, testing, or core constraints.
 
+### Subagent modules (`.claude/agents/`)
+
+| Subagent | Path | Invoke when... |
+|----------|------|----------------|
+| planner | `.claude/agents/planner.md` | Breaking down features into phased plans |
+| architect | `.claude/agents/architect.md` | System design decisions, ADRs, trade-off analysis |
+| tdd-guide | `.claude/agents/tdd-guide.md` | Writing tests before implementation |
+| code-reviewer | `.claude/agents/code-reviewer.md` | Reviewing code for quality and correctness |
+| security-reviewer | `.claude/agents/security-reviewer.md` | Scanning for security vulnerabilities |
+| build-error-resolver | `.claude/agents/build-error-resolver.md` | Fixing build and type errors |
+| e2e-runner | `.claude/agents/e2e-runner.md` | Running Playwright E2E test suites |
+| refactor-cleaner | `.claude/agents/refactor-cleaner.md` | Removing dead code and unused dependencies |
+| doc-updater | `.claude/agents/doc-updater.md` | Syncing docs and READMEs after code changes |
+
+Subagents are bounded agents with limited tool access. They inherit all policy from this file and may not override security, testing, or core constraints.
+
 ---
 
 ## Always Enforce
@@ -101,16 +117,18 @@ Use `.github/instructions/rules/intent-routing.mdc` and route each task to one p
 - Feature planning → Planning
 - LLM/AI work → AI Integration
 - Scope creep / dangerous action / agent behavioral safety → Guardrails
+- Multi-step orchestration / planning / code review → Subagents
 
 No ambiguous routing.
 
 ---
 
-## Skills Governance
+## Skills & Subagents Governance
 
 - Skills are loaded on demand by user intent (never globally preloaded).
 - Skills augment implementation behavior, not policy.
-- This file remains authoritative over rule modules and skills.
+- Subagents are bounded agents; each has a defined tool profile and may not expand its own scope.
+- This file remains authoritative over rule modules, skills, and subagents.
 
 ---
 

package/templates/README.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 [![npm version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/agents-templated.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/agents-templated)
 [![npm downloads](https://img.shields.io/npm/dm/agents-templated.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/agents-templated)
 [![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
-[![GitHub stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/rickandrew2/agents-projects-templated?style=social)](https://github.com/rickandrew2/agents-templated)
+[![GitHub stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/rickandrew2/agents-templated?style=social)](https://github.com/rickandrew2/agents-templated)
 
 > **Agents Templated** is a CLI tool and npm package that instantly scaffolds production-ready project structures with enterprise-grade development patterns, security guidelines, and AI assistant configurations. Designed for developers who want to start projects the right way—with proven OWASP security practices, comprehensive testing strategies (80/15/5 coverage targets), and agent-based architecture patterns—without being locked into specific frameworks. It generates unified configuration files that work seamlessly with Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Google Gemini, allowing AI assistants to automatically follow best practices from day one. Whether you're building a Next.js app, Django API, Go microservice, or any custom stack, Agents Templated provides the guardrails and patterns you need while giving you complete freedom to choose your technology.
 
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ Agents Templated automatically configures compatible wrappers for major AI codin
 | **Claude** | `CLAUDE.md` | ✅ Compatible |
 | **Generic agents** | `AGENTS.MD` | ✅ Compatible |
 
-**Single source of truth:** `instructions/source/core.md` drives generated tool-compatible instruction files.
+**Single source of truth:** `CLAUDE.md` drives generated tool-compatible instruction files.
 
 ---
 
@@ -395,7 +395,7 @@ await agentsTemplated.install('./my-project', {
 
 When contributing to this template:
 1. Maintain technology-agnostic patterns
-2. Update relevant rule files in `agents/rules/`
+2. Update relevant rule files in `.github/instructions/rules/`
 3. Keep documentation synchronized with code changes
 4. Follow security and testing patterns
 5. Ensure AI assistant configurations remain compatible

package/templates/agent-docs/ARCHITECTURE.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 This is a **technology-agnostic development template** with enterprise-grade patterns for security, testing, and developer experience.
 These guidelines are for both humans and AI assistants working with any technology stack.
 
-- Canonical AI policy source lives in `instructions/source/core.md`.
+- Canonical AI policy source lives in `CLAUDE.md`.
 - **Agent responsibilities** and MCP integration are documented in `AGENTS.MD`.
 - **Detailed implementation rules** live in `.github/instructions/rules/*.mdc` files.
 - **Custom skills** for domain-specific tasks are organized in `.github/skills/` (see [Skills Guide](../.github/skills/README.md)).
@@ -224,8 +224,8 @@ Review the options above and select technologies that fit your:
 
 ### 2. Adapt the Template
 - Update `.github/instructions/rules/*.mdc` files with technology-specific patterns
-- Keep `.cursorrules`, `.github/copilot-instructions.md`, `AGENTS.MD`, and `CLAUDE.md` as minimal wrappers that point to `instructions/source/core.md`
-- Update `instructions/source/core.md` with stack-specific guidelines
+- Keep `.cursorrules`, `.github/copilot-instructions.md`, `AGENTS.MD`, and `CLAUDE.md` as minimal wrappers that point to `CLAUDE.md`
+- Update `CLAUDE.md` with stack-specific guidelines
 - Create appropriate configuration files for your chosen tools
 
 ### 3. Implement Core Patterns

package/templates/agent-docs/README.md

@@ -6,12 +6,11 @@ This template has been installed by the agents-templated npm package.
 
 Depending on what you installed, you may have:
 
-- **AGENTS.MD**: Agent patterns and delegation guide
+- **AGENTS.MD**: Generic compatibility wrapper for AI assistants
 - **ARCHITECTURE.md**: Project guidelines and architecture
-- **AGENTS.MD**: Instructions for AI assistants
-- **agents/rules/**: Development rules and patterns (6 files)
-- **agents/skills/**: Reusable agent skills
-- **instructions/source/core.md**: Canonical policy source (single source of truth)
+- **CLAUDE.md**: Canonical policy source (single source of truth)
+- **.github/instructions/rules/**: Rule modules (`*.mdc`)
+- **.github/skills/**: Skill modules (`*/SKILL.md`)
 - **CLAUDE.md**: Claude compatibility wrapper
 - **.github/copilot-instructions.md**: GitHub Copilot compatibility wrapper
 - **.cursorrules**: Cursor compatibility wrapper
@@ -36,8 +35,8 @@ agents-templated list
 
 ## Rules and Skills
 
-- **Rules** (`agents/rules/*.mdc`): Define *how to behave* - patterns, principles, and standards for your team
-- **Skills** (`agents/skills/*/SKILL.md`): Define *how to execute specific tasks* - domain-specific workflows and specialized knowledge
+- **Rules** (`.github/instructions/rules/*.mdc`): Define *how to behave* - patterns, principles, and standards for your team
+- **Skills** (`.github/skills/*/SKILL.md`): Define *how to execute specific tasks* - domain-specific workflows and specialized knowledge
 
 ### Using Skills in Your AI Assistants
 
@@ -45,31 +44,31 @@ Skills can be referenced in all AI configuration files:
 
 **In `.cursorrules` (Cursor IDE):**
 ```
-When the user asks about [domain], use the [skill-name] skill from agents/skills/
+When the user asks about [domain], use the [skill-name] skill from .github/skills/[skill-name]/SKILL.md
 ```
 
 **In `CLAUDE.md` (Claude):**
 ```
 
-When working on [domain-specific task], reference the [skill-name] skill in agents/skills/[skill-name]/SKILL.md
+When working on [domain-specific task], reference the [skill-name] skill in .github/skills/[skill-name]/SKILL.md
 ```
 
 **In `.github/copilot-instructions.md` (GitHub Copilot):**
 ```
-When helping with [domain-specific task], reference the [skill-name] skill from agents/skills/[skill-name]/SKILL.md
+When helping with [domain-specific task], reference the [skill-name] skill from .github/skills/[skill-name]/SKILL.md
 ```
 
-All wrappers point to `instructions/source/core.md`, and skills can be referenced from any assistant through that canonical policy. Create custom skills in `agents/skills/` to extend capabilities across your entire team.
+All wrappers point to `CLAUDE.md`, and skills can be referenced from any assistant through that canonical policy. Create custom skills in `.github/skills/` to extend capabilities across your entire team.
 
 ## Getting Started
 
 1. Review AGENTS.MD for AI assistance guidance
 2. Review ARCHITECTURE.md for overall project guidelines
 3. Adapt the rules to your specific technology stack
-4. Create custom skills in `agents/skills/` for your domain
+4. Create custom skills in `.github/skills/` for your domain
 5. Configure your AI assistants (Cursor, Copilot, Claude, generic agents) to reference your skills
 
 ## Documentation
 
-For full documentation, visit: https://github.com/rickandrew2/agents-projects-templated
+For full documentation, visit: https://github.com/rickandrew2/agents-templated
 

package/templates/agents/skills/README.md

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ To create a new skill for your specific domain:
 
 1. **Create a new folder** in this directory:
    ```
-   agents/skills/my-custom-skill/
+   .github/skills/my-custom-skill/
    ```
 
 2. **Create a SKILL.md file** with metadata and instructions:
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ To create a new skill for your specific domain:
 ### Skill Structure
 
 ```
-agents/skills/
+.github/skills/
 ├── find-skills/
 │   └── SKILL.md              # Meta-skill for discovering skills
 ├── feature-delivery/
@@ -104,24 +104,24 @@ Skills can be referenced in all your AI assistant configuration files:
 
 ### Cursor IDE (`.cursorrules`)
 ```
-When the user asks about [domain], use the [skill-name] skill from agents/skills/[skill-name]/SKILL.md
+When the user asks about [domain], use the [skill-name] skill from .github/skills/[skill-name]/SKILL.md
 ```
 
 ### Claude (`CLAUDE.md`)
 ```markdown
 ## When Working on [Domain]
 
-Reference the [skill-name] skill in `agents/skills/[skill-name]/SKILL.md` for patterns and guidance.
+Reference the [skill-name] skill in `.github/skills/[skill-name]/SKILL.md` for patterns and guidance.
 ```
 
 ### GitHub Copilot (`.github/copilot-instructions.md`)
 ```markdown
-When helping with [domain-specific task], reference the [skill-name] skill from `agents/skills/[skill-name]/SKILL.md`
+When helping with [domain-specific task], reference the [skill-name] skill from `.github/skills/[skill-name]/SKILL.md`
 ```
 
 ### Documentation (`AGENTS.MD`)
 ```markdown
-- When working with [domain], see the [skill-name] skill in `agents/skills/[skill-name]/SKILL.md`
+- When working with [domain], see the [skill-name] skill in `.github/skills/[skill-name]/SKILL.md`
 ```
 
 **All AI assistants support skill references.** Keep your team aligned by linking to skill files across your configuration files.