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Cortex Scaffold

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Write the context layer into a repo — root AGENTS.md, agent shims, CONTEXT.md glossary, docs/adr/ and .cortex/. Use after reading a findings report, or when the user says "add the context layer", "scaffold cortex here", "write the AGENTS.md". This is the apply step; it is invoked explicitly and never runs on its own.
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From the source SKILL.md

The apply half of Cortex. /cortex-install finds and reports; this writes. They are separate skills on purpose: the one that analyses has no authority to change a repository, so "the user decides" holds structurally rather than by good intentions.

What this skill does

Cortex Scaffold is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the general-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/cortex-scaffold/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

Who uses this skill

The Cortex Scaffold Claude Code skill is built for Claude Code users and developers across all disciplines looking for general-purpose AI assistance. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 196,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/cortex-scaffold
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/cortex-scaffold/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/cortex-scaffold/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/cortex-scaffold/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/cortex-scaffold/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\cortex-scaffold\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Cortex Scaffold Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/cortex-scaffold/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Cortex Scaffold skill do?
Write the context layer into a repo — root AGENTS.md, agent shims, CONTEXT.md glossary, docs/adr/ and .cortex/. Use after reading a findings report, or when the user says "add the context layer", "scaffold cortex here", "write the AGENTS.md". This is the apply step; it is invoked explicitly and never runs on its own.
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Cortex Scaffold skill?
Use Cortex Scaffold when your Claude Code task falls under the General category — specifically in the general misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Cortex Scaffold" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Cortex Scaffold skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Cortex Scaffold is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

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marinvch. (2026). Cortex Scaffold [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/cortex-scaffold/
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@misc{cortex-scaffold-2026,
  author    = {marinvch},
  title     = {Cortex Scaffold [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/cortex-scaffold/}
}

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