factory-ai
Use Factory AI's droid CLI for software engineering tasks. Supports interactive mode, exec mode, MCP servers, and plugins.
Best use case
factory-ai is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Use Factory AI's droid CLI for software engineering tasks. Supports interactive mode, exec mode, MCP servers, and plugins.
Teams using factory-ai should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/factory-ai/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How factory-ai Compares
| Feature / Agent | factory-ai | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Use Factory AI's droid CLI for software engineering tasks. Supports interactive mode, exec mode, MCP servers, and plugins.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Factory AI Droid CLI Use `droid` to build features, debug, refactor, and deploy code. ## Installation Already installed at: `/Users/mitchellbernstein/.local/bin/droid` ## Authentication ```bash droid login # or set FACTORY_API_KEY env var export FACTORY_API_KEY=your-api-key ``` ## Commands ### Interactive Mode ```bash droid # Start fresh session droid "fix the login bug" # Start with prompt droid -r # Resume last session droid -r session-id # Resume specific session ``` ### Non-Interactive (Exec Mode) ```bash droid exec "analyze this file" droid exec "commit my changes with a good message" droid exec "deploy to fly.io" droid exec --help # Show exec options ``` ### Options for Exec ```bash droid exec --force "fix lint errors" # Auto-apply without confirmation droid exec --json "analyze code" # JSON output droid exec --model claude "task" # Specify model ``` ### MCP Servers ```bash droid mcp list # List installed MCP servers droid mcp add server-name # Add MCP server droid mcp remove server-name # Remove MCP server ``` ### Plugins ```bash droid plugin list # List plugins droid plugin add name # Add plugin ``` ## Usage Patterns ### Feature Development ```bash droid exec "add a user settings page with dark mode toggle" ``` ### Debugging ```bash droid exec "fix this error: [paste error]" ``` ### Code Review ```bash droid exec "review the PR for security issues" ``` ### Git Operations ```bash droid exec "create a PR for my changes" droid exec "write a good commit message for the staged changes" ``` ### Deployment ```bash droid exec "deploy to fly.io" ``` ### Multi-file Changes ```bash droid # Then in interactive mode: @src/components/ @src/api/ Implement authentication flow ``` ## Notes - Droid has deep codebase understanding across your org - Supports model flexibility (OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, etc.) - MCP servers for extended capabilities - Session-based memory for context continuity
Related Skills
portfolio-watcher
Monitor stock/crypto holdings, get price alerts, track portfolio performance
portainer
Control Docker containers and stacks via Portainer API. List containers, start/stop/restart, view logs, and redeploy stacks from git.
portable-tools
Build cross-device tools without hardcoding paths or account names
polymarket
Trade prediction markets on Polymarket. Analyze odds, place bets, track positions, automate alerts, and maximize returns from event outcomes. Covers sports, politics, entertainment, and more.
polymarket-traiding-bot
No description provided.
polymarket-analysis
Analyze Polymarket prediction markets for trading edges. Pair Cost arbitrage, whale tracking, sentiment analysis, momentum signals, user profile tracking. No execution.
polymarket-agent
Autonomous prediction market agent - analyzes markets, researches news, and identifies trading opportunities
polymarket-5
Query Polymarket prediction markets. Use for questions about prediction markets, betting odds, market prices, event probabilities, or when user asks about Polymarket data.
polymarket-4
Query Polymarket prediction markets. Use for questions about prediction markets, betting odds, market prices, event probabilities, or when user asks about Polymarket data.
polymarket-3
Query Polymarket prediction market odds and events via CLI. Search for markets, get current prices, list events by category. Supports sports betting (NFL, NBA, soccer/EPL, Champions League), politics, crypto, elections, geopolitics. Real money markets = more accurate than polls. No API key required. Use when asked about odds, probabilities, predictions, or "what are the chances of X".
polymarket-2
Query Polymarket prediction markets - check odds, trending markets, search events, track prices.
pollinations
Pollinations.ai API for AI generation - text, images, videos, audio, and analysis. Use when user requests AI-powered generation (text completion, images, videos, audio, vision/analysis, transcription) or mentions Pollinations. Supports 25+ models (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Flux, Veo, etc.) with OpenAI-compatible chat endpoint and specialized generation endpoints.