📋 Dex
Manage tasks via dex CLI. Use when breaking down complex work, tracking implementation items, or persisting context across sessions.
npx playbooks add skill dcramer/dex --skill dex
About Dex
Manage tasks via dex CLI. Use when breaking down complex work, tracking implementation items, or persisting context across sessions.
Its 19-word system prompt specializes your agent in developer workflow with structured methodology and proven output formats. Install with one command to activate immediately.
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 (19 words)
Manage tasks via dex CLI. Use when breaking down complex work, tracking implementation items, or persisting context across sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dex?
Dex is a free developer workflow skill for AI coding agents. Manage tasks via dex CLI. Use when breaking down complex work, tracking implementation items, or persisting context across sessions.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with developer workflow expertise.
How do I use Dex with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill dcramer/dex --skill dex in your terminal to install Dex into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Dex?
Dex is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Dex free to use?
Yes, Dex is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/dcramer/dex/tree/main/plugins/dex/skills/dex. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
