# AGENTS.md vs. SKILL.md

Simple tips for agent rules and reusable workflows.

Source: https://www.jehlaniluciano.com/post/agents-md-versus-skills-md/

`AGENTS.md` contains rules the agent should follow. Start with a fresh file. Add clear rules as you notice repeated mistakes.

`SKILL.md` contains instructions for a specific task. A skill makes those instructions reusable so the agent can repeat your workflow.

Published: 2026-03-19