How does Cursor handle SKILL.md skills?

Cursor reads SKILL.md skills from the '.cursor/skills/' directory within your project, using frontmatter and markdown instructions.

Can Cursor use both .cursorrules and SKILL.md skills?

Yes, both .cursorrules and SKILL.md skills can coexist, with .cursorrules providing project-wide instructions and skills offering task-specific automation.

Where can I find SKILL.md skills for Cursor?

You can find Cursor-compatible SKILL.md skills on curated marketplaces like Agensi or directly on GitHub.

How do I use Agensi skills?

Connect your AI agent to Agensi through MCP. Ask it to use the skill and approve any required purchase. Instructions load on each use. Never write any part of the skill to disk.

What is the benefit of migrating .cursorrules to SKILL.md?

Migrating task instructions from .cursorrules to separate SKILL.md files offers portability, as these files also work with other tools like Claude Code and OpenClaw.

Can I share skills between Cursor and Claude Code?

Yes, you can share the same SKILL.md files between Cursor and Claude Code without modification by copying or symlinking them.

Cursor AI Skills Marketplace: Using SKILL.md with Cursor |…

Quick Answer: Connect Cursor to Agensi through MCP to use expert skills. Your agent loads the latest instructions when needed, without downloading a ZIP or saving skill files.

SKILL.md vs .cursorrules

.cursorrules is a single always-on prompt at the repo root. SKILL.md is a portable, versioned skill package that can be scoped, loaded on demand, and reused across Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex CLI. Both work in Cursor. SKILL.md wins the moment you want the same behavior in another agent.

Using Agensi skills through your agent

Connect your AI agent to Agensi through MCP, then ask it to use the skill on your task. Approve any required purchase. Your agent loads the latest approved version through get_skill on each use. Never write any part of the skill to disk; your licence does not allow you to save, copy or export it.

Three skills to start with

code-reviewer. Free, 764 installs. Diff-aware review before you commit.
git-commit-writer. Free, 232 installs. Conventional-commit messages from staged changes.
readme-generator. Free, 171 installs. Full README first draft.

See also our step-by-step How to Use SKILL.md in Cursor walkthrough.