Can I use only some of the skills?

Yes, the modular structure lets you pick and apply individual skills as needed.

Is this project actively maintained?

It is shared as an open-source repository, so users should check the GitHub page for updates.

What frameworks does it support?

No specific frameworks are mentioned, leaving integration choices to the user.

mattpocock/skills

Open-source collection of 17 skills for core developer workflows.

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Updated 2026-06-16

What is mattpocock/skills?

mattpocock/skills is a repository that bundles 17 discrete skills aimed at developer workflows. Each skill targets a specific stage or practice commonly encountered when building and maintaining software.

The skills operate as modular components that an AI agent can reference or execute when handling tasks such as writing product requirements, applying test-driven development, or enforcing version-control standards.

Developers and engineering teams who already use AI agents for coding assistance will find the collection useful for adding consistent, repeatable process guidance without starting from scratch.

Capabilities

run grilling sessions for requirement alignment

create shared language documents

integrate with issue trackers

reduce agent verbosity

install composable skills via skills.sh

What you can build with mattpocock/skills

Feature Planning

Apply the PRD writing skill to generate structured product requirement documents before implementation begins.

Code Quality Maintenance

Leverage TDD and refactoring plan skills to guide incremental development and systematic code improvements.

Project Coordination

Use issue triage and git guardrails skills to prioritize work items and keep repository practices consistent.

Install mattpocock/skills

Quick start

npx skills@latest add mattpocock/skills

1Visit the mattpocock/skills GitHub repository
2Review the skill definitions and select those relevant to your agent
3Copy or reference the skill files into your AI agent configuration
4Test the selected skills on a small development task
5Iterate by adjusting prompts or parameters as needed

Works with

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