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Universal, language-agnostic development standards for software projects. Includes coding standards, git workflows, test
Version: 5.17.0 | Released: 2026-05-28 | License: Dual License (CC BY 4.0 + MIT)
Language-agnostic, framework-agnostic development standards for software projects. Ensure consistency, quality, and maintainability across diverse technology stacks with AI-native workflows.
# Install globally (stable)
npm install -g universal-dev-standards
# Initialize your project
uds init
Looking for beta or RC versions? See Pre-release Versions.
npx universal-dev-standards init
Note: Copying standards alone won't enable AI assistance. Use
uds initto automatically configure your AI tool or manually reference standards in your tool's configuration file.
| I want to... | Command |
|---|---|
| Understand an existing codebase | /discover |
| Build a new feature with specs | /sdd |
| Work with legacy code | /reverse |
| Choose a development methodology | /methodology |
| Make a clean commit | /commit |
Tip: Type
/dev-workflowfor a complete guide to all development phases and available commands.See also: Daily Workflow Guide
| I want to... | Document |
|---|---|
| New to UDS? Set up in 5 minutes | docs/user/GETTING-STARTED.md |
| Browse all 54 skills by Tier & Category | docs/user/SKILLS-INDEX.md |
| See all slash commands | docs/user/COMMANDS-INDEX.md |
| Quick reference card | docs/user/CHEATSHEET.md |
| Common questions | docs/user/FAQ.md |
| Troubleshoot problems | docs/user/TROUBLESHOOTING.md |
| Understand UDS terminology | docs/user/GLOSSARY.md |
| Category | Count | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Core Standards | 127 | Universal development guidelines |
| AI Skills | 54 | Interactive skills |
| Slash Commands | 48 | Quick actions |
| CLI Commands | 6 | list, init, configure, check, update, skills |
What's New in 5.0? See Pre-release Notes for details on new features.
UDS uses a Dual-Layer Execution Model designed for both high-speed interactive development and deep technical compliance.
graph TD
A[AI Agent / Developer] --> B{Action Layer}
B -- "Daily Tasks" --> C["Skills Layer (.ai.yaml)"]
B -- "Deep Review" --> D["Standards Layer (.md)"]
C --> C1[Token-Efficient]
C --> C2[Interactive Wizards]
D --> D1[Comprehensive Theory]
D --> D2[Tool Configurations]
C1 -. "Fallback" .-> D1
| Aspect | Skills (Execution) | Core Standards (Knowledge) |
|---|---|---|
| Format | YAML-optimized | Full Markdown |
| Goal | High-speed interactive lookup | Deep understanding & Rationale |
| Token Usage | Minimal (AI-Friendly) | Detailed (Reference) |
| AI Tool | Status | Skills | Slash Commands | Configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | ✅ Complete | 29 | 33 | CLAUDE.md |
| OpenCode | ✅ Complete | 29 | 33 | AGENTS.md |
| Cursor | ✅ Complete | Core | Simulated | .cursorrules |
| Roo Code | ✅ Complete | Core | Workflow | .roo/rules/ |
| Gemini CLI | 🧪 Preview | 18+ | 20+ | GEMINI.md |
| Cline | 🔶 Partial | Core | Workflow | .clinerules |
| Windsurf | 🔶 Partial | Core | Rulebook | .windsurfrules |
| GitHub Copilot | 🔶 Partial | Core | Prompts | .github/copilot-instructions.md |
| OpenAI Codex | 🔶 Partial | Core | — | AGENTS.md |
| Aider | 🔶 Partial | — | — | AGENTS.md |
| Continue | 🔶 Partial | — | — | .continue/config.json |
| Google Antigravity | ⚠️ Minimal | — | — | .antigravity/rules.md |
Status Legend: ✅ Complete | 🧪 Preview | 🔶 Partial | ⚠️ Minimal | ⏳ Planned
npm (Recommended)
npm install -g universal-dev-standards
uds init # Interactive initialization
uds check # Check adoption status
uds update # Update to latest version
uds config # Manage preferences (language, mode)
uds uninstall # Remove standards from project
Use uds config to manage your preferences:
| Parameter | Command | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Commit Language | uds config --lang zh-TW | Set preferred language for AI commits |
| Standards | uds init | Install all available standards |
| Tool Mode | uds config --mode skills | Choose between Skills, Standards, or Both |
See CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed guidelines.
UDS draws architectural inspiration from these outstanding open-source projects:
| Project | Inspiration | License |
|---|---|---|
| Superpowers | Systematic debugging, agent dispatch, verification evidence | MIT |
| GSD | Structured task definition, traceability matrix, verification loop cap | MIT |
| PAUL | Plan-Apply-Unify loop, acceptance-driven development | MIT |
| CARL | Context-aware loading, dynamic rule injection | MIT |
| CrewAI | Multi-agent communication protocol, context budget tracking | MIT |
| LangGraph | Workflow state protocol, HITL interrupt checkpoints | MIT |
| OpenHands | Event sourcing, action-observation stream patterns | MIT |
| DSPy | Agent signatures, structured I/O contracts | MIT |
Note: UDS adopts concepts and methodologies only — no source code from these projects is included.
Maintained with ❤️ by the open-source community
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