What files does this skill help manage?

It helps create and maintain files like CLAUDE.md, .cursorrules, .windsurfrules, .clinerules, and .github/copilot-instructions.md.

Why should I separate universal and project-specific rules?

Separating them allows you to reuse global standards across all projects while keeping project-specific commands (like build scripts or paths) isolated for higher AI accuracy.

Does this skill support token-efficient formats?

Yes, it provides AI-optimized YAML templates designed specifically to reduce token consumption and improve AI processing speed.

How does this prevent AI hallucinations?

By providing a structured 'Anti-hallucination rules' section and clear file structure maps, the AI assistant is less likely to guess details about your project.

AI Instruction Standards

Name: AI Instruction Standards
Author: AsiaOstrich

byAsiaOstrich

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Productivity & Workflow

Creates and maintains structured AI instruction files like CLAUDE.md and .cursorrules to optimize AI developer tool performance.

This skill streamlines the creation and maintenance of AI instruction files by enforcing a clear separation between universal coding standards and project-specific configurations. It helps developers generate tool-specific files for Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and more, ensuring AI assistants have the exact context they need without wasting tokens. By implementing these standards, teams can maintain consistent AI behavior across different IDEs while automating the setup of project-specific tech stacks and command references.

Key Features

0140 GitHub stars

02Ensures multi-tool consistency by referencing shared documentation standards

03Generates structured instruction files for Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and Cline

04Separates universal standards from project-specific configuration for better maintainability

05Provides token-efficient YAML templates to optimize AI context usage

06Automatically detects missing configuration and suggests first-time setup templates

Use Cases

01Standardizing AI coding rules across a multi-repo engineering organization

02Setting up a new project with optimized CLAUDE.md and .cursorrules files

03Reducing AI hallucinations by providing clear, structured project-specific context

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add asiaostrich/universal-dev-standards ai-instruction-standards

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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