OpenCode Skills Guide: 8 SKILL.md Skills to Install in 2026
OpenCode is a free, open-source AI coding agent that supports SKILL.md. Setup guide, directory paths, best skills, and comparison with Claude Code and Aider.
Quick Answer: Top 3 by installs, all free on Agensi: code-reviewer (764 installs), git-commit-writer (232), readme-generator (171). OpenCode reads SKILL.md skills from
~/.opencode/skills/. The 8 skills below all install cleanly there and are free on the Agensi marketplace: code-reviewer, git-commit-writer, readme-generator, pr-description-writer, prompt-engineer, env-doctor, codex-grade-coding, and skill-creator.
OpenCode emerged in 2026 as a lightweight alternative to Claude Code for developers who want full agent capabilities without vendor lock-in. It's open-source, runs in your terminal, and supports the SKILL.md standard.
The key difference from Claude Code: OpenCode works with any LLM provider. You can use OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, or local models. You bring your own API key and pay only for tokens at the provider's rate with zero markup.
8 SKILL.md skills that run in OpenCode
- code-reviewer. Free, 764 installs. Diff-aware review before commit. Same behavior in OpenCode as in Claude Code.
- git-commit-writer. Free, 232 installs. Conventional-commit messages from staged changes.
- readme-generator. Free, 171 installs. Full README first draft from the repo.
- pr-description-writer. Free, 127 installs. PR body plus a test plan section.
- prompt-engineer. Free, 126 installs. Rewrites rough prompts into structured instructions.
- env-doctor. Free, 126 installs. Fixes broken local dev environments.
- codex-grade-coding. Free, 78 installs. Applies production coding standards during generation.
- skill-creator. Free, 60 installs. Scaffolds new SKILL.md files so you can extend OpenCode yourself.
Where OpenCode stores skills
Project skills: .opencode/skills/ in your repository root.
Personal skills: ~/.opencode/skills/ in your home directory.
The format is identical to Claude Code. A folder containing a SKILL.md file with YAML frontmatter and markdown instructions. Skills written for Claude Code work in OpenCode without modification.
How to install skills
Download any SKILL.md skill and place it in the skills directory:
# From Agensi
unzip skill-name.zip -d ~/.opencode/skills/
# From GitHub
git clone https://github.com/user/skill-name ~/.opencode/skills/skill-name
Restart your OpenCode session. The skill loads automatically when your task matches the skill's description.
Best skills for OpenCode users
OpenCode users tend to be cost-conscious developers. The most valuable skills reduce token consumption and produce correct output on the first try:
Code review skills catch issues before they become expensive debugging sessions. Essential for any agent, especially one running on a pay-per-token model.
Testing skills eliminate the generate-review-regenerate cycle. The right test on the first attempt saves tokens and time.
Architecture skills for your specific stack prevent OpenCode from inventing abstractions you'll ask it to rewrite.
Browse the full catalog at agensi.io/skills.
OpenCode vs Claude Code vs Aider
| Feature | OpenCode | Claude Code | Aider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (API only) | $20/month Pro | Free (API only) |
| Model support | Any provider | Anthropic only | Any provider |
| Skills support | SKILL.md | SKILL.md | Partial |
| Agent Teams | No | Yes | No |
| Hooks | No | Yes | No |
| IDE integration | Terminal | Terminal + VS Code | Terminal |
OpenCode sits between Aider (minimal, git-focused) and Claude Code (full-featured, Anthropic-only). It offers SKILL.md support with model flexibility.
Notes on OpenCode compatibility
OpenCode implements the SKILL.md spec described in our format reference. Anything that runs in Claude Code with just SKILL.md and no Anthropic-specific tool calls will run in OpenCode.