Feature Request: Support AGENTS.md(github.com)
358 points by fg137 2 days ago | 216 comments
tl;dr: Coding agents like Codex, Amp, and Cursor are converging on AGENTS.md as a standardized Markdown file for describing codebases to AI tools. The request is for Claude Code to support this shared format instead of relying on its proprietary CLAUDE.md, which creates friction when collaborating with developers using other agents.
HN Discussion:
  • Anthropic's refusal to adopt AGENTS.md is petty and anti-competitive, hurting their position
  • Users are working around the issue with symlinks or JS injection to force AGENTS.md support
  • ~The concept should be broadened beyond AI into a general project metadata standard like PARSEME.md
  • These agent-specific files are unnecessary; better to isolate AI work in separate branches/worktrees
  • Suspicious behavior around the GitHub issue closure suggests Anthropic is handling this poorly