How do I install the Build Systems Index skill?

Run npx skillmds add tools-only/build-systems-index 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.

What does the Build Systems Index skill do?

Index of Build Systems Skills It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.

Is Build Systems Index safe to use?

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This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Build Systems Index free to use?

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Who published Build Systems Index?

tools-only (@tools-only) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Build Systems Index by tools-only — Agent Skill

Name: Build Systems Index
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: tools-only

File contents

Build Systems Skills

Category Overview

Total Skills: 8 Category: build-systems

Skills in This Category

bazel-monorepos.md

Description: Bazel BUILD files, WORKSPACE/MODULE.bazel, hermetic builds, remote caching, build rules, Starlark custom rules, and monorepo best practices for polyglot projects.

Load this skill: Read bazel-monorepos.md

build-optimization.md

Description: Incremental builds, dependency tracking, build caching (ccache, sccache, Bazel), parallel builds, build time profiling, and CI/CD optimization strategies.

Load this skill: Read build-optimization.md

build-system-selection.md

Description: Decision matrix for choosing between Make, CMake, Gradle, Maven, Bazel, and other build systems based on project requirements, language, and scale.

Load this skill: Read build-system-selection.md

cmake-patterns.md

Description: Modern CMake target-based approach, find_package, FetchContent, generator expressions, cross-platform configuration, and installation rules for C/C++ projects.

Load this skill: Read cmake-patterns.md

cross-platform-builds.md

Description: Platform detection, conditional compilation, preprocessor macros, CMake cross-compilation, Zig cross-compilation, toolchain configuration, and multi-platform testing strategies.

Load this skill: Read cross-platform-builds.md

gradle-jvm-builds.md

Description: Gradle Kotlin DSL and Groovy DSL, dependency management, version catalogs, build lifecycle, task configuration, multi-project builds, and performance optimization for Java/Kotlin projects.

Load this skill: Read gradle-jvm-builds.md

make-fundamentals.md

Description: Makefile syntax, targets, dependencies, pattern rules, and best practices for building C/C++ and multi-language projects with Make.

Load this skill: Read make-fundamentals.md

maven-configuration.md

Description: Maven POM structure, dependency management, plugin configuration, lifecycle phases, multi-module projects, profiles, and repository management for Java projects.

Load this skill: Read maven-configuration.md

Loading All Skills

# List all skills in this category
ls skills/build-systems/*.md

# Load specific skills
Read bazel-monorepos.md
Read build-optimization.md
Read build-system-selection.md
# ... and 5 more

Related Categories

See skills/README.md for the complete catalog of all categories and gateway skills.

Browse: This index provides a quick reference. Load the discover-cicd gateway skill for common workflows and integration patterns.

Read ../discover-cicd/SKILL.md

---name: build-systems-indexdescription: Index of Build Systems Skills---# Build Systems Skills## Category Overview**Total Skills**: 8**Category**: build-systems## Skills in This Category### bazel-monorepos.md**Description**: Bazel BUILD files, WORKSPACE/MODULE.bazel, hermetic builds, remote caching, build rules, Starlark custom rules, and monorepo best practices for polyglot projects.**Load this skill**:Read bazel-monorepos.md---### build-optimization.md**Description**: Incremental builds, dependency tracking, build caching (ccache, sccache, Bazel), parallel builds, build time profiling, and CI/CD optimization strategies.**Load this skill**:Read build-optimization.md---### build-system-selection.md**Description**: Decision matrix for choosing between Make, CMake, Gradle, Maven, Bazel, and other build systems based on project requirements, language, and scale.**Load this skill**:Read build-system-selection.md---### cmake-patterns.md**Description**: Modern CMake target-based approach, find_package, FetchContent, generator expressions, cross-platform configuration, and installation rules for C/C++ projects.**Load this skill**:Read cmake-patterns.md---### cross-platform-builds.md**Description**: Platform detection, conditional compilation, preprocessor macros, CMake cross-compilation, Zig cross-compilation, toolchain configuration, and multi-platform testing strategies.**Load this skill**:Read cross-platform-builds.md---### gradle-jvm-builds.md**Description**: Gradle Kotlin DSL and Groovy DSL, dependency management, version catalogs, build lifecycle, task configuration, multi-project builds, and performance optimization for Java/Kotlin projects.**Load this skill**:Read gradle-jvm-builds.md---### make-fundamentals.md**Description**: Makefile syntax, targets, dependencies, pattern rules, and best practices for building C/C++ and multi-language projects with Make.**Load this skill**:Read make-fundamentals.md---### maven-configuration.md**Description**: Maven POM structure, dependency management, plugin configuration, lifecycle phases, multi-module projects, profiles, and repository management for Java projects.**Load this skill**:Read maven-configuration.md---## Loading All Skills```bash# List all skills in this categoryls skills/build-systems/*.md# Load specific skillsRead bazel-monorepos.mdRead build-optimization.mdRead build-system-selection.md# ... and 5 more```## Related CategoriesSee `skills/README.md` for the complete catalog of all categories and gateway skills.---**Browse**: This index provides a quick reference. Load the `discover-cicd` gateway skill for common workflows and integration patterns.Read ../discover-cicd/SKILL.md

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