What is AGENTS.md?
AGENTS.md is a simple, open format for guiding coding agents, used by over 20k open-source projects. Think of it as a README for agents.
Problem
Users rely on traditional README files to document projects, which lack structured guidance for AI coding agents, leading to inefficiencies in agent-codebase interactions.
Solution
AGENTS.md is an open format for guiding coding agents, enabling users to create standardized documentation that helps AI agents understand and interact with codebases more effectively.
Customers
Developers, open-source maintainers, and AI engineers building or managing codebases that require AI agent integration.
Unique Features
Simplified, AI-focused documentation format adopted by 20k+ projects, designed explicitly for coding agents rather than human readers.
User Comments
Standardizes AI-agent communication
Reduces setup time for coding agents
Improves codebase accessibility for AI
Widely adopted in open-source communities
Lightweight and easy to implement
Traction
Used by over 20k open-source projects, listed on ProductHunt with 200+ upvotes, promoted via AI/developer communities.
Market Size
The global AI in DevOps market is projected to reach $10.9 billion by 2030 (MarketsandMarkets, 2023), driven by demand for AI-enhanced coding tools.
