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Using Agent Skills in Cursor
Agent Skills are reusable modules that package domain knowledge, workflows, and tools to extend AI Agent capabilities [1]. This guide provides instructions on how to set up and use Agent Skills within Cursor based on available documentation [1].
Setup and Configuration
- Switch to the Cursor Nightly update channel by opening settings using Cmd+Shift+J or Ctrl+Shift+J, selecting the Beta tab, changing the update channel, and restarting Cursor [1].
- Enable the feature by going to Cursor Settings, selecting Rules, and turning on the Agent Skills toggle under the Import Settings section [1].
- Install the OpenSkills tool globally via the terminal command `npm i -g openskills` [1].
Installing and Managing Skills
- Skills are stored in a SKILL.md file format that contains instructions and metadata, and can also include scripts, references, and assets [1].
- Install official Anthropic skills to the project by running `openskills install anthropics/skills`, or add `--global` for a global installation [1].
- Create an empty AGENTS.md file in the project root and run `openskills sync` to write the selected skills into the document [1].
What is not covered
- Specific details on creating custom SKILL.md files and how the OpenSkills tool handles conflicts during synchronization are not mentioned in the source.
- [1] Cursor如何使用Agent Skills？技能功能完整教程- Cursor · https://cursor.zone/faq/cursor-agent-skills-guide.html · fetched 2026-07-25
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Cursor如何使用Agent Skills？技能功能完整教程- Cursor
https://cursor.zone/faq/cursor-agent-skills-guide.html · fetched 2026-07-25 · link_id 2842
Agent Skills in Cursor are an open standard for extending AI Agent capabilities with specialized knowledge and workflows, packaged as reusable modules. They are designed to be portable, version-controlled, modular, and automatically triggered by the Agent based on task context. To use Agent Skills, users must switch to the Cursor Nightly update channel and enable the feature in settings. The OpenSkills tool can be used to install official Anthropic skills or custom skills by referencing their GitHub repositories. A `AGENTS.md` file is then created to guide Cursor's use of these skills, which can be invoked automatically or manually within prompts. The guide also provides tips for creating custom skills, emphasizing workflow standardization, starting with an MVP, and using Git for version control.