# How to Configure Custom Skills in Forge: Project-Local vs Global Precedence Order

> Learn how to configure custom skills in Forge. Discover the precedence order: project-local skills override global skills, which override built-in ones. Maximize your Forge workflows.

- Repository: [Forge Code/forgecode](https://github.com/antinomyhq/forgecode)
- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-04-08

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**Project-local skills located in `./.forge/skills/` automatically override global skills stored in `~/forge/skills/`, which in turn take precedence over built-in skills embedded in the binary.**

The antinomyhq/forgecode repository implements a hierarchical skill system that lets developers define reusable workflow definitions across three distinct layers. When you configure custom skills in Forge, understanding the resolution order ensures your project-specific automations always take priority over shared defaults.

## Skill Storage Locations in Forge

Forge recognizes skills from three sources, each serving a different scope according