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Getting Started

New to AI skills? Start here.

1 Connect 2 Find 3 Install No coding. No config files. Just conversation. Ready in under 2 minutes
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What Are AI Skills and How Do They Work? A Complete Beginner's Guide

AI skills are ready-made capabilities you add to coding assistants like Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf. Learn what they do, how they install, and why developers use them instead of building from scratch.

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What Is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? A Simple Explanation

The Model Context Protocol is the open standard that connects AI assistants to skills and tools. Learn what MCP is, who created it, why it matters, and which tools support it.

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AI Skills One task, done well You stay in control $5 - $29 Instant install AI Agents Multi-step workflows Works autonomously $15 - $49 Instant install vs
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AI Skills vs AI Agents: Which One Should You Use?

Skills do one thing well. Agents handle multi-step workflows autonomously. Learn the differences, when to use each, and how they work together.

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MCP Claude Cursor Skills Agents Windsurf
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What Is an AI Skill Marketplace? The Future of AI Tool Distribution

AI skill marketplaces are where developers and teams discover, purchase, and install verified capabilities for AI assistants. Learn how they work, why they matter, and how AgentPowers leads the category.

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Guides

Practical how-tos and tutorials.

terminal $ claude mcp add agentpowers ✓ MCP server added $ ap install code-reviewer ✓ Installed in 4s
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How to Install AI Skills on Claude Code: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Learn how to connect AgentPowers to Claude Code and install your first AI skill in under 2 minutes. No coding experience needed. Works on Mac, Windows, and Linux.

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DIY Prompting Write from scratch Debug edge cases yourself No security scanning No updates Hours of iteration Marketplace Skill Tested on real projects Edge cases handled Security verified Creator maintains it 30 seconds to install
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AI Skills vs Building Your Own: When to Buy and When to DIY

Should you buy a marketplace skill or build your own prompts? A practical guide to when marketplace skills save you time and when DIY makes more sense.

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terminal $ claude mcp add agentpowers ✓ MCP server added $ ap install code-reviewer ✓ Installed in 4s
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The Best AI Skills for Developers in 2026

A curated list of the most useful AI skills for software developers. Code review, testing, documentation, security, and more. All verified and ready to install.

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1 Connect 2 Find 3 Install No coding. No config files. Just conversation. Ready in under 2 minutes
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AI Skills for Marketing Teams: Content, SEO, Email, and Social Media

How marketing teams use AI skills to write better content, audit SEO, generate email campaigns, and manage social media. No coding required. Works with Claude, Cursor, and more.

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DIY Prompting Write from scratch Debug edge cases yourself No security scanning No updates Hours of iteration Marketplace Skill Tested on real projects Edge cases handled Security verified Creator maintains it 30 seconds to install
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How AI Skills Save Developers 5+ Hours Per Week: Real Use Cases

Practical examples of how developers use AI skills to automate code review, testing, documentation, and other repetitive tasks. With time savings estimates and recommended skills.

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Security

How we keep your tools safe.

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Is It Safe to Install AI Skills? How Security Scanning Protects You

AI skills have access to your files, terminal, and code. Learn how AgentPowers' 8-layer security pipeline scans every skill before listing, and what the trust levels mean.

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For Creators

Publish and sell your skills.

YOUR EARNINGS 85% of every sale goes to you
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How to Earn Money Selling AI Skills on AgentPowers

A step-by-step guide to publishing and selling AI skills on the AgentPowers marketplace. Keep 85% of every sale. No upfront costs, no monthly fees.

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terminal $ claude mcp add agentpowers ✓ MCP server added $ ap install code-reviewer ✓ Installed in 4s
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How to Write a Great SKILL.md File: A Creator's Guide

Learn the anatomy of a high-quality SKILL.md file. Structure, frontmatter, instructions, edge cases, and examples that make skills sell. Covers the exact format used by top-selling skills on AgentPowers.

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Platforms

Set up skills on any AI tool.

Claude Cursor Windsurf Codex Gemini +6 more ONE SKILL, EVERY PLATFORM
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How to Use AI Skills in Cursor, Windsurf, and Other Coding Tools

AgentPowers skills work across 12+ AI platforms. Learn how to set up skills in Cursor, Windsurf, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot, and any MCP-compatible tool.

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Claude Cursor Windsurf Codex Gemini +6 more ONE SKILL, EVERY PLATFORM
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How to Set Up AI Skills on Claude Cowork (Desktop): Complete Guide

Install the AgentPowers extension for Claude Cowork in one click. Search, purchase, and install AI skills directly from your desktop conversations.

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