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

April 8, 2026 antinomyhq/forgecode ↗

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

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