How do I install the Convex skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add j-star-films-studios/convex in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

Is Convex safe to use?

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Which AI agents work with Convex?

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Is Convex free to use?

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Who published Convex?

j-star-films-studios (@j-star-films-studios) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Convex by j-star-films-studios — Agent Skill

Name: Convex
Author: j-star-films-studios

Convex

Use when building with Convex, writing Convex functions, queries, mutations, actions, HTTP endpoints, defining database schemas/validators, configuring cron jobs, file storage, realtime subscriptions, AI agents, or security audits.

File contents

Convex Development Suite

This is the router for Convex development. Open and read the relevant sub-skill file for deep guidance:

Core Development

Area	Sub-Skill Path	Use When
Functions & Queries	`convex-functions/SKILL.md`	Writing queries, mutations, actions
Schema & Types	`convex-schema-validator/SKILL.md`	Defining database schemas and validators
Realtime Subscriptions	`convex-realtime/SKILL.md`	Building reactive subscriptions and caching
HTTP Actions	`convex-http-actions/SKILL.md`	External webhooks and HTTP endpoints

Data & Storage

Area	Sub-Skill Path	Use When
File Storage	`convex-file-storage/SKILL.md`	File uploads, serving, and storage
Migrations	`convex-migrations/SKILL.md`	Schema evolution and data backfills

Advanced Patterns

Area	Sub-Skill Path	Use When
AI Agents	`convex-agents/SKILL.md`	Building AI agents with tool calling
Cron Jobs	`convex-cron-jobs/SKILL.md`	Scheduled background tasks
Component Authoring	`convex-component-authoring/SKILL.md`	Reusable Convex components

Security & Best Practices

Area	Sub-Skill Path	Use When
Security Audit	`convex-security-audit/SKILL.md`	Deep security review
Security Check	`convex-security-check/SKILL.md`	Quick security audit checklist
Best Practices	`convex-best-practices/SKILL.md`	General Convex patterns and guidelines

Quick Start

Check convex-best-practices/SKILL.md for architecture and query patterns.
Read convex-functions/SKILL.md for writing queries, mutations, and actions.
Read convex-schema-validator/SKILL.md for data modeling.
Load specific sub-skills on demand as needed.

Official Documentation

Primary: https://docs.convex.dev
LLM-optimized: https://docs.convex.dev/llms.txt

---name: convexdescription: Use when building with Convex, writing Convex functions, queries, mutations, actions, HTTP endpoints, defining database schemas/validators, configuring cron jobs, file storage, realtime subscriptions, AI agents, or security audits.---# Convex Development SuiteThis is the router for Convex development. Open and read the relevant sub-skill file for deep guidance:## Core Development| Area | Sub-Skill Path | Use When ||---|---|---|| Functions & Queries | `convex-functions/SKILL.md` | Writing queries, mutations, actions || Schema & Types | `convex-schema-validator/SKILL.md` | Defining database schemas and validators || Realtime Subscriptions | `convex-realtime/SKILL.md` | Building reactive subscriptions and caching || HTTP Actions | `convex-http-actions/SKILL.md` | External webhooks and HTTP endpoints |## Data & Storage| Area | Sub-Skill Path | Use When ||---|---|---|| File Storage | `convex-file-storage/SKILL.md` | File uploads, serving, and storage || Migrations | `convex-migrations/SKILL.md` | Schema evolution and data backfills |## Advanced Patterns| Area | Sub-Skill Path | Use When ||---|---|---|| AI Agents | `convex-agents/SKILL.md` | Building AI agents with tool calling || Cron Jobs | `convex-cron-jobs/SKILL.md` | Scheduled background tasks || Component Authoring | `convex-component-authoring/SKILL.md` | Reusable Convex components |## Security & Best Practices| Area | Sub-Skill Path | Use When ||---|---|---|| Security Audit | `convex-security-audit/SKILL.md` | Deep security review || Security Check | `convex-security-check/SKILL.md` | Quick security audit checklist || Best Practices | `convex-best-practices/SKILL.md` | General Convex patterns and guidelines |## Quick Start1. Check `convex-best-practices/SKILL.md` for architecture and query patterns.2. Read `convex-functions/SKILL.md` for writing queries, mutations, and actions.3. Read `convex-schema-validator/SKILL.md` for data modeling.4. Load specific sub-skills on demand as needed.## Official Documentation- Primary: https://docs.convex.dev- LLM-optimized: https://docs.convex.dev/llms.txt

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