Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Got questions? You're not alone! Here are answers to the most common questions about Antigravity Awesome Skills.

🎯 General Questions

What are "skills" exactly?

Skills are specialized instruction files that teach AI assistants how to handle specific tasks. Think of them as expert knowledge modules that your AI can load on-demand. Simple analogy: Just like you might consult different experts (a lawyer, a doctor, a mechanic), these skills let your AI become an expert in different areas when you need them.

Do I need to install all 626+ skills?

No! When you clone the repository, all skills are available, but your AI only loads them when you explicitly invoke them with @skill-name. It's like having a library - all books are there, but you only read the ones you need. Pro Tip: Use Starter Packs to install only what matches your role.

Which AI tools work with these skills?

• ✅ Claude Code (Anthropic CLI)
• ✅ Gemini CLI (Google)
• ✅ Codex CLI (OpenAI)
• ✅ Cursor (AI IDE)
• ✅ Antigravity IDE
• ✅ OpenCode
• ⚠️ GitHub Copilot (partial support via copy-paste)

Are these skills free to use?

Yes! This repository is licensed under MIT License.

• ✅ Free for personal use
• ✅ Free for commercial use
• ✅ You can modify them

Do skills work offline?

The skill files themselves are stored locally on your computer, but your AI assistant needs an internet connection to function.

🔒 Security & Trust (V4 Update)

What do the Risk Labels mean?

We classify skills so you know what you're running:

• ⚪ Safe (White/Blue): Read-only, planning, or benign skills.
• 🔴 Risk (Red): Skills that modify files (delete), use network scanners, or perform destructive actions. Use with caution.
• 🟣 Official (Purple): Maintained by trusted vendors (Anthropic, DeepMind, etc.).

Can these skills hack my computer?

No. Skills are text files. However, they instruct the AI to run commands. If a skill says "delete all files", a compliant AI might try to do it. Always check the Risk label and review the code.

📦 Installation & Setup

Where should I install the skills?

The universal path that works with most tools is .agent/skills/.

Using npx: npx antigravity-awesome-skills (or npx github:sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills if you get a 404).

Using git clone:

git clone https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills.git .agent/skills

Tool-specific paths:

• Claude Code: .claude/skills/
• Gemini CLI: .gemini/skills/
• Codex CLI: .codex/skills/
• Cursor: .cursor/skills/ or project root

Does this work with Windows?

Yes, but some "Official" skills use symlinks which Windows handles poorly by default. Run git with:

git clone -c core.symlinks=true https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills.git .agent/skills

Or enable "Developer Mode" in Windows Settings.

How do I update skills?

Navigate to your skills directory and pull the latest changes:

cd .agent/skills
git pull origin main

🛠️ Using Skills

How do I invoke a skill?

Use the @ symbol followed by the skill name:

@brainstorming help me design a todo app

Can I use multiple skills at once?

Yes! You can invoke multiple skills:

@brainstorming help me design this, then use @writing-plans to create a task list.

How do I know which skill to use?

1. Browse the catalog: Check the Skill Catalog.
2. Search: ls skills/ | grep "keyword"
3. Ask your AI: "What skills do you have for testing?"

🏗️ Troubleshooting

My AI assistant doesn't recognize skills

Possible causes:

1. Wrong installation path: Check your tool's docs. Try .agent/skills/.
2. Restart Needed: Restart your AI/IDE after installing.
3. Typos: Did you type @brain-storming instead of @brainstorming?

A skill gives incorrect or outdated advice

Please Open an issue! Include:

• Which skill
• What went wrong
• What should happen instead

🤝 Contribution

I'm new to open source. Can I contribute?

Absolutely! We welcome beginners.

• Fix typos
• Add examples
• Improve docs Check out CONTRIBUTING.md for instructions.

My PR failed "Quality Bar" check. Why?

V4 introduces automated quality control. Your skill might be missing:

1. A valid description.
2. Usage examples. Run python3 scripts/validate_skills.py locally to check before you push.

Can I update an "Official" skill?

No. Official skills (in skills/official/) are mirrored from vendors. Open an issue instead.

💡 Pro Tips

• Start with @brainstorming before building anything new
• Use @systematic-debugging when stuck on bugs
• Try @test-driven-development for better code quality
• Explore @skill-creator to make your own skills

Still confused? Open a discussion and we'll help you out! 🙌