Can AI write its own AGENTS.md?

Ethan Arrowood
Head of Open Source
at Harper

Ethan Arrowood
Head of Open Source
at Harper

Ethan Arrowood
Head of Open Source
at Harper
April 30, 2026
AI agents can generate and refine their own instructions using AGENTS.md, but effectiveness depends on clear human guidance, structured context, and iterative feedback rather than fully autonomous self-creation.

Ethan Arrowood
Head of Open Source