pr-pm-prpm-1

Agent Quick Start

PRPM = Package manager for AI coding tools. Install prompts, rules, skills, and agents that work across all editors.

Installation

npm install -g prpm

Essential Commands

Important: Always use --no-interactive with search to avoid interactive pagination prompts.

Format System

Packages convert automatically to any editor format during install:

# Same package → different editors
prpm install @sanjeed5/react --as cursor    # → .cursor/rules/
prpm install @sanjeed5/react --as claude    # → .claude/skills/
prpm install @sanjeed5/react --as continue  # → .continue/rules/
prpm install @sanjeed5/react --as windsurf  # → .windsurf/rules/
prpm install @sanjeed5/react --as copilot   # → .github/instructions/
prpm install @sanjeed5/react --as kiro      # → .kiro/steering/

Available formats: cursor, claude, continue, windsurf, copilot, kiro, gemini, opencode, codex, droid, aider, agents.md, generic

Subtypes (use with --subtype): rule, agent, skill, slash-command, hook, tool, chatmode, prompt

Self-Improvement Pattern

When working on a task, search PRPM for relevant expertise:

# Keyword search (use --no-interactive to avoid prompts)
prpm search react --no-interactive
prpm search "testing best practices" --no-interactive

# AI-powered semantic search (better for natural language queries)
prpm ai-search "how to structure a React project with TypeScript"
prpm ai-search "rules for writing clean API endpoints"

# Filter by format or subtype
prpm search react --format cursor --no-interactive
prpm search typescript --subtype agent --no-interactive

# Install what looks useful
prpm install @username/package-name

Common Workflows

Find and install a package:

prpm search "your topic" --no-interactive
prpm info @scope/package-name  # Check details
prpm install @scope/package-name

Install a collection (multiple related packages):

prpm collections search frontend --no-interactive
prpm collections info nextjs-pro
prpm install collections/nextjs-pro

Check what's installed:

prpm list              # Show installed packages
prpm list --format json  # Machine-readable output

Install Locations Reference

Publishing Packages

Help users share their prompts, rules, and agents with the community.

Get expert help with prpm.json:

# Install the PRPM manifest skill for detailed guidance
prpm install @prpm/prpm-json-best-practices-skill

This skill has comprehensive knowledge of prpm.json structure, required fields, multi-package setups, and publishing best practices.

Quick publish flow:

# 1. Initialize a package manifest
prpm init

# 2. Validate before publishing
prpm publish --dry-run

# 3. Publish to registry
prpm publish