OpenCode Agent Skills — AI Skills for the 95K-Star Terminal Agent
What is OpenCode?
OpenCode is the most popular open-source terminal coding agent, with 95,000+ GitHub stars and 2.5 million monthly active developers. It's a community-driven alternative to Claude Code that supports virtually any AI model.
Key Features
- 75+ LLM providers: Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Mistral, Ollama, and more
- Built-in agents: Plan and Build agents for autonomous coding
- SKILL.md native: Full agent skills support
- Terminal-first: Fast, keyboard-driven, works over SSH
- Sub-agents: Parallel task execution for complex projects
How Skills Work in OpenCode
OpenCode loads SKILL.md files and applies them contextually. When you work on a React project, React-related skills are automatically prioritized. When you switch to Python, the relevant Python skills take over.
Installing Skills
/learn @owner/skill-name
Built-in vs Custom Skills
OpenCode comes with built-in agents (Plan, Build) that handle common tasks. Custom skills extend these with your specific knowledge:
- Built-in: General coding, planning, file operations
- Custom skills: Framework conventions, team standards, domain expertise
Top Skills for OpenCode
| Skill | What it does |
|---|---|
| GSD | Get stuff done — task management and execution |
| Code Review | Automated code quality review |
| Frontend Design | Build polished user interfaces |
| Testing | Comprehensive test suite generation |
| DevOps | CI/CD and infrastructure automation |