# How AI Editors Integrate with Reverse-Skill: A Complete Technical Guide

> Discover how AI editors integrate with reverse-skill by reading RULES.md and invoking platform-agnostic routing scripts. Get the complete technical guide.

- Repository: [ZhaoXu/reverse-skill](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill)
- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-08-20

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**AI editors integrate with reverse-skill by reading [`RULES.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/RULES.md) to discover the behavior-chain source of truth, then invoking platform-agnostic routing scripts that dispatch security skills based on natural-language hints.**

The reverse-skill repository is a **skill-routing framework** designed for security-oriented tasks. According to the source code, AI-based editors—including Claude Code, Kiro, Cursor, Cline, Windsurf, Codex CLI, Aider, Continue, and Reasonix—must follow a strict integration contract defined in [`RULES.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/RULES.md) [https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/RULES.md](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/RULES.md). This article explains the integration mechanism, practical code examples, and the key files that govern editor behavior.

## The Core Integration Contract

The foundation of AI editor integration rests on a single principle: **respect the behavior-chain source of truth**. The [`RULES.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/RULES.md) file explicitly mandates that regardless of which AI editor or client is used, after reading this file the editor must adhere to the routing logic rather than attempt to route skills itself.

This design deliberately **decouples core routing logic from any specific AI client**, enabling editors to be swapped without breaking functionality.

## How AI Editor Integration Works

The integration follows a three-phase flow that maintains platform-agnostic operation.

### Phase 1: Load the Behavior-Chain Source

When an AI editor opens a reverse-skill repository, it first loads [`RULES.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/RULES.md) to discover the single source of truth. The editor may also reference [`README_AI.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/README_AI.md) for UI-specific hints and usage guidance [https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/README_AI.md](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/README_AI.md).

### Phase 2: Route Through Master Scripts

The editor does **not** modify routing logic or parse [`routing.json`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/routing.json) directly. Instead, it forwards user intent to platform-specific entry points:

- **[`skills/scripts/master-route.sh`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/skills/scripts/master-route.sh)** — Unix/Linux/macOS entry point
- **`skills/scripts/master-route.ps1`** — Windows PowerShell entry point

These scripts perform hint parsing and skill dispatch by consulting [`skills/config/routing.json`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/skills/config/routing.json) [https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/skills/config/routing.json](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/skills/config/routing.json).

### Phase 3: Execute and Return Results

The selected skill's procedural scripts run, generating evidence, logs, or recommendations that the editor displays. The routing framework remains unchanged for future editor sessions.

## Practical Code Examples for AI Editor Integration

The following snippets demonstrate how AI-enabled editors trigger reverse-skill functionality through shell command execution—a common capability in Codex CLI, Aider, Claude Code, and similar tools.

### Linux/macOS Integration

```bash

# From an AI-enabled IDE, request Windows AD enumeration

bash skills/scripts/master-route.sh --hint "enumerate Active Directory users"

```

### Windows Integration

```powershell

# From PowerShell, request Go binary reverse-engineering

powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File skills/scripts/master-route.ps1 -Hint "reverse-engineer Go binary"

```

### What Happens Internally

1. The master-route script parses the natural-language hint
2. It queries [`skills/config/routing.json`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/skills/config/routing.json) for matching intent-to-skill mappings
3. It loads the appropriate [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/SKILL.md) (e.g., [`skills/windows-ad/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/skills/windows-ad/SKILL.md))
4. It executes the skill's procedural scripts
5. It returns structured evidence to the editor's console

## Key Files Governing AI Editor Integration

| File | Purpose | Direct Link |
|------|---------|-------------|
| [`RULES.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/RULES.md) | Central behavior-chain definition; mandatory read for all AI editors | [View on GitHub](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/RULES.md) |
| [`AGENTS.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/AGENTS.md) | Catalog of supported AI agents and integration expectations | [View on GitHub](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/AGENTS.md) |
| [`skills/config/routing.json`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/skills/config/routing.json) | Intent-to-skill mapping table driving all routing decisions | [View on GitHub](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/skills/config/routing.json) |
| [`skills/scripts/master-route.sh`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/skills/scripts/master-route.sh) | Unix shell entry point for skill dispatch | [View on GitHub](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/skills/scripts/master-route.sh) |
| `skills/scripts/master-route.ps1` | PowerShell entry point for Windows environments | [View on GitHub](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/skills/scripts/master-route.ps1) |
| [`README_AI.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/README_AI.md) | Human-readable integration guide for AI-based editors | [View on GitHub](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/README_AI.md) |

## Critical Constraints for AI Editor Developers

The reverse-skill framework imposes two non-negotiable constraints on AI editor integration:

- **Do not bypass [`RULES.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/RULES.md)** — The editor must treat this file as the authoritative gate
- **Do not rewrite routing JSON** — The editor presents skill definitions to users but never modifies routing logic

These constraints ensure **consistent, auditable security workflows** across all platforms and editor implementations.

## Summary

- **AI editor integration** requires reading [`RULES.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/RULES.md) as the behavior-chain source of truth
- **Master-route scripts** ([`master-route.sh`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/master-route.sh) / `master-route.ps1`) handle all skill dispatch, not the editor itself
- **Platform-agnostic design** allows seamless operation across Linux, macOS, Windows, and cloud IDEs
- **Strict non-modification rules** preserve routing integrity and ensure reproducible security workflows
- **Six core files** define the complete integration surface for any AI editor

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can AI editors customize the routing logic for their specific workflows?

No. The [`RULES.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/RULES.md) explicitly prohibits AI editors from modifying routing logic. Editors must invoke the master-route scripts which alone may parse [`skills/config/routing.json`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/skills/config/routing.json). This constraint ensures that skill dispatch remains consistent and auditable across all editor implementations.

### Which AI editors are officially supported by reverse-skill?

According to [`AGENTS.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/AGENTS.md) and [`RULES.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/RULES.md), the framework recognizes Claude Code, Kiro, Cursor, Cline, Windsurf, Codex CLI, Aider, Continue, and Reasonix. The architecture is designed to accommodate additional editors provided they adhere to the same integration contract.

### How does reverse-skill handle cross-platform editor environments?

The framework provides dual entry points: [`skills/scripts/master-route.sh`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/skills/scripts/master-route.sh) for Unix-like systems and `skills/scripts/master-route.ps1` for Windows. Both scripts consume the same [`routing.json`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/routing.json) configuration, ensuring identical skill behavior regardless of the underlying platform or editor location.

### What happens if an AI editor attempts to route skills directly instead of using master-route scripts?

Such behavior violates the core [`RULES.md`](https://github.com/zhaoxuya520/reverse-skill/blob/main/RULES.md) contract. The framework is designed to detect or prevent this by maintaining routing logic as the single source of truth within the master scripts. Editors that bypass this mechanism risk producing inconsistent, non-auditable, or insecure workflow results.