📋 Compound
This skill captures session learnings by extracting problems, decisions, and gotchas to improve future agents.
npx playbooks add skill benredmond/apex --skill compound
About Compound
Use Compound to configure Claude Code, Cursor, or Copilot for developer workflow: it this skill captures session learnings by extracting problems, decisions, and gotchas to improve future agents.
This compact 15-word instruction set is purpose-built for developer workflow work in AI coding agents. Install with a single command.
Use Cases
- Streamlining git workflows and commit conventions
- Setting up CI/CD pipelines and deployment scripts
- Managing monorepos and multi-package projects
- Automating release notes and changelogs
Example Prompts
System Prompt (15 words)
This skill captures session learnings by extracting problems, decisions, and gotchas to improve future agents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compound?
Compound is a free developer workflow skill for AI coding agents. This skill captures session learnings by extracting problems, decisions, and gotchas to improve future agents.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with developer workflow expertise.
How do I use Compound with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill benredmond/apex --skill compound in your terminal to install Compound into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Compound?
Compound is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Compound free to use?
Yes, Compound is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/benredmond/apex/tree/main/skills/compound. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
