Developer releases 25 open-source AI agent skills compatible with major coding platforms

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A developer has published a collection of 25 reusable executable skills for AI coding agents, available as an open-source repository on GitHub under the MIT license. The toolkit addresses a recurring problem where developers must rebuild foundational capabilities — such as debugging, code review, and browser automation — separately for each AI platform. The skills are designed to work across Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and Hermes Agent, covering areas like iOS build automation, GitHub OAuth, social media workflows, and macOS backup. A standout feature is a Router Learning System that automatically selects the best execution path from CLI, browser automation, or vision AI, and self-optimizes based on past performance. The project was built using Hermes Agent, an open-source AI agent developed by Nous Research, and is open to community contributions.

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