# Read Instructions

> Use before editing when a directory may have local AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, or adapter instructions.

- Skill: `davidondrej/read-instructions` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add davidondrej/read-instructions`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/davidondrej/read-instructions/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: David Ondrej (https://skillmd.com/u/davidondrej)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/davidondrej/read-instructions

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# Read Instructions

Use this skill to collect local rules before changing files.

## Steps

1. Identify the target path for the task.
2. Walk from the workspace root to that path.
3. Read every `AGENTS.md` found along the way.
4. If using Claude Code, also check relevant `CLAUDE.md` files.
5. Apply the nearest instruction when rules conflict.
6. Report any instruction conflict that would change the implementation plan.

## Notes

Do not treat generated adapter files as canonical sources.
Generated files point back to `_shared/instructions/`.