AI Runtimes Compatible with Zhangxuefeng-Skill: Complete Guide

Zhangxuefeng-skill runs on any AI-agent runtime implementing the Agent Skills protocol, including Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor, OpenClaw, and Hermes Agent, with automatic runtime detection via the npx installer.

The zhangxuefeng-skill repository by alchaincyf implements the open Agent Skills protocol, enabling broad compatibility across modern AI agent runtimes. This skill packages the Zhangxuefeng persona into a self-contained format that requires no language-specific dependencies or runtime-specific code modifications. Understanding which AI runtimes are compatible with Zhangxuefeng-skill helps developers deploy the persona consistently across different AI coding environments.

Supported AI Runtimes

The repository explicitly lists several runtimes that work out-of-the-box. According to the README.md installation section, the following paths are used when manually installing:

• Claude Code: ~/.claude/skills/zhangxuefeng-skill/
• Codex CLI: ~/.codex/skills/zhangxuefeng-skill/
• Cursor: ~/.cursor/skills/zhangxuefeng-skill/
• OpenClaw: ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/zhangxuefeng-skill/
• Hermes Agent: Install via the install script or clone into the agent's skills folder

The generic installer supports 50+ additional runtimes through automatic detection.

How Compatibility Works Under the Hood

The Agent Skills Protocol

The skill is built on the Agent Skills protocol, a lightweight, language-agnostic contract specifying how skill metadata and assets are discovered, loaded, and invoked. This protocol ensures that any runtime implementing the interface can execute the skill without modification.

Runtime Detection Mechanism

The one-line installer (npx skills add alchaincyf/zhangxuefeng-skill) ships a detection script that queries the environment for known runtime signatures. It checks for directories like ~/.claude/, ~/.codex/, or ~/.cursor/ to determine the correct installation path automatically.

Uniform Entry Point

Every supported runtime reads the same SKILL.md file containing the YAML front-matter and markdown content. This file serves as the universal entry point, ensuring forward compatibility with future runtimes that adopt the Agent Skills specification.

Installation Methods

One-Line Auto-Detection Installation

The simplest method uses the npx installer to automatically detect your runtime and place the skill in the correct directory:

npx skills add alchaincyf/zhangxuefeng-skill

This command copies SKILL.md to the appropriate location based on detected runtime signatures.

Manual Installation for Specific Runtimes

For manual installation, clone the repository into the runtime-specific skills directory. For Claude Code:

git clone https://github.com/alchaincyf/zhangxuefeng-skill \
  ~/.claude/skills/zhangxuefeng-skill

Replace the target path with the appropriate directory for your runtime (see the supported paths listed above).

Using the Skill

Once installed, invoke the skill through any compatible agent:

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The runtime parses SKILL.md and routes the prompt to the Zhangxuefeng persona.

Summary

• Zhangxuefeng-skill supports any AI runtime implementing the Agent Skills protocol
• Explicitly tested runtimes include Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor, OpenClaw, and Hermes Agent
• The SKILL.md file provides the universal entry point for all compatible runtimes
• Automatic installation via npx skills add detects the runtime environment and handles path configuration
• Manual installation requires cloning into runtime-specific directories like ~/.claude/skills/ or ~/.codex/skills/

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Zhangxuefeng-skill runtime-agnostic?

The skill contains no binary or language-specific dependencies. It relies solely on the SKILL.md file format defined by the Agent Skills protocol, which any runtime can parse to load the persona.

Can I use Zhangxuefeng-skill with future AI runtimes?

Yes. Any runtime implementing the Agent Skills interface (such as Gemini CLI, Workbuddy, or OpenCode) will be compatible without requiring changes to the repository, as the SKILL.md format remains the uniform entry point.

Where does the installer place the skill files?

The installer detects your runtime and copies SKILL.md to the appropriate subdirectory—typically ~/.claude/skills/, ~/.codex/skills/, ~/.cursor/skills/, or ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/ depending on your environment.

Is there runtime-specific code in the repository?

No. The repository contains no runtime-specific code. All logic resides in the SKILL.md file, which follows the standardized Agent Skills specification, ensuring consistent behavior across all supported AI runtimes.

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  "mcpServers": {
    "instagit": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "instagit@latest"]
    }
  }
}