Universal Development Standards plugin
Universal Development Standards sets up development standards and AI agent skills in a project with one uds init command.
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Why this level
- The `uds init` command creates and changes agent configuration files in the project.
- Standards and slash commands shape how the agent writes code and commits.
Install
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In your terminal, with SkillFoxx CLI
npx skillfoxx add plugins/universal-development-standardsDetects the agents on your machine, shows the access level and pins the version.
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Access and checks
How we reviewExtended accessThe tool runs code or makes network calls and only reads external data.
- The `uds init` command creates and changes agent configuration files in the project.
- Standards and slash commands shape how the agent writes code and commits.
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
A set of development standards tied to no language or framework. The `uds init` command configures files for the chosen agent: `CLAUDE.md`, `AGENTS.md`, `.cursorrules` and others, plus skills and slash commands where supported. Copying standards without this command does not switch on agent assistance. For Claude Code and OpenCode, 55 skills and 51 slash commands are listed. The `/discover` command analyzes existing code, `/sdd` drives a new feature through specs, `/reverse` helps with legacy code, `/methodology` helps choose a methodology and `/commit` prepares a clean commit. For Cursor, Roo Code, Cline, Windsurf, Copilot and Codex the core rule set is supported.
Who it is for. Teams that want shared quality and commit rules across stacks and different AI agents in one repository.
Good fit when
- Claude Code, Cursor and Codex work in one project and need the same code and commit rules.
- A new feature must go through a spec rather than straight into code.
- Legacy code must be analyzed and described before edits begin.
- You need to choose a development methodology and describe it for the agent.
Not a fit when
- You need one short skill for a narrow task: the set holds dozens of skills and standards.
- The repository does not accept agent configuration files such as `CLAUDE.md` and `.cursorrules`.
- You require a verified integration: for most agents the behavior check has not been done yet.
Example request
Initialize development standards with `uds init` and describe the commit process for Claude Code in this project.Limitations
The license is dual, CC BY 4.0 and MIT, and the repository metadata defines none. The author separates integration status from verification: 11 live integrations, but behavior is confirmed by probes for only one, Codex on 23 July 2026. Cursor, Cline, Windsurf, Copilot and Codex get the core skill and rule set rather than all 55. The Gemini CLI integration is frozen because that tool was discontinued. Skill installation for Antigravity is off until the correct path is confirmed.
How to disable. Run `uds uninstall`: the command removes standards from the project. Then check the agent configuration files you edited by hand.
FAQ
How do I install Universal Development Standards?
Run `npm install -g universal-dev-standards`, then `uds init` in the project. Or without installing: `npx universal-dev-standards init`.
Which uds commands exist?
`uds init` for setup, `uds check` for status, `uds update` for updating, `uds config` for language and mode preferences and `uds uninstall` for removal.
What do the /discover and /sdd slash commands do?
`/discover` analyzes an existing codebase and `/sdd` drives a new feature through specs. The full list is in `docs/user/COMMANDS-INDEX.md`.
Which language do commits use?
Set it with `uds config set output_language traditional-chinese` or another value. The setting controls the language of commits the agent writes.
Does it work with Cursor?
Yes, Cursor gets the core set through `.cursorrules`. All 55 skills and slash commands are fully available for Claude Code and OpenCode.
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README in short
Version 6.15.0 released on 4 November 2026. Documentation is in English and Chinese under `docs/user`: getting started, skills index, commands, cheatsheet and FAQ.