# Infer Conventions

> Finds where a project keeps its standards and what its stack is.

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

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# Infer conventions

Locate the project's standards and stack, and read them into context.

If the repo root has a `REVIEW.md`, read it, then the docs it points to — it overrides anything found below.

Otherwise find:

- **Agent instructions** — `AGENTS.md` / `CLAUDE.md`; honor what they state about conventions and follow their pointers.
- **Documentation** — where the project keeps its docs, and their index.
- **Conventions** — the project's stated standards.
- **Architecture** — design and decision docs.
- **Stack** — the frameworks, from the project's manifests. Name them plainly (e.g. Laravel, React, Inertia).

Done when the project's standards and stack are in context.