Agent.MD Knowledge-Base
This repository contains a collection of Agent.MD files designed to bootstrap AI agents for projects following the Human-Centered Design (HCD) with Agile methodology.
New to Agent.MD files? Start with the Getting Started Guide for a quick introduction.
What is an Agent.MD File?
An Agent.MD file is a structured markdown document that provides context, guidelines, and instructions to AI agents working on a project. It serves as a "bootstrap" file that helps AI understand:
- Project goals and objectives
- Methodological approach (HCDAgile in this case)
- Phase-specific requirements and constraints
- Best practices and conventions
- Team context and stakeholder information
HCDAgile Methodology Overview
HCDAgile combines Human-Centered Design principles with Agile development practices:
Core Principles
- Empathy First: Understand user needs deeply before building
- Iterative Development: Build, test, and refine in short cycles
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Bring together diverse perspectives
- Continuous User Feedback: Validate assumptions with real users
- Incremental Value Delivery: Ship working solutions frequently
Phases
The HCDAgile methodology follows five key phases:
- Discovery: Research and understand the problem space
- Define: Synthesize insights and define problem statements
- Design: Ideate and prototype solutions
- Develop: Build and test the solution iteratively
- Deliver: Launch, monitor, and iterate based on feedback
Quick Start
- New to Agent.MD? Read the Getting Started Guide
- Review the phase-specific Agent.MD files in [
agents/phases/](./agents/phases - Use the template in [
agents/templates/](./agents/templateso create custom Agent.MD files - See examples in
agents/examples/for inspiration - Customize files for your specific project needs
Contributing
To add new Agent.MD files to this knowledge-base:
- Use the template structure
- Ensure alignment with HCDAgile principles
- Add clear, actionable guidance
- Update the [index.md](./ catalog