ql-peer — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install
The ql-peer skill connects the maxritter qualitylayer module to Claude Code and other coding assistants.
npx skills add maxritter/qualitylayer --skill ql-peer -a claude-codeWhat ql-peer does
ql-peer is an agent skill from the qualitylayer repository by maxritter. It targets several coding platforms, including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, and OpenCode.
Setup relies on the skills CLI or environment utilities like gh and gemini. On Claude Code, the configuration drops into ~/.claude/skills/ql-peer/SKILL.md, while other editors use paths such as .cursor/skills/ql-peer/ or .agents/skills/ql-peer/.
The repository depends on git-crypt encryption and carries a proprietary license. Without repository decryption or appropriate access rights, an assistant cannot parse the skill instructions.
What it helps with
- add the ql-peer skill to Claude Code
- deploy instructions from qualitylayer via npx skills
- configure SKILL.md for Cursor or Codex
Example prompts for the agent
- Use the ql-peer skill to inspect the current code.
- Load the instructions from
~/.claude/skills/ql-peer/SKILL.mdand follow them. - Apply the qualitylayer ql-peer rules to this workspace.
How to install ql-peer
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add maxritter/qualitylayer --skill ql-peer -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/ql-peer/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/ql-peer/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add maxritter/qualitylayer --skill ql-peer -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/ql-peer/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add maxritter/qualitylayer --skill ql-peer -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/ql-peer/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install maxritter/qualitylayer ql-peer2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/ql-peer/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add maxritter/qualitylayer --skill ql-peer -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/maxritter/qualitylayer --path qualitylayer/src/skills/ql-peerManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/ql-peer/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add maxritter/qualitylayer --skill ql-peer -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about ql-peer
How to install ql-peer in Claude Code?
Run the command npx skills add maxritter/qualitylayer --skill ql-peer -a claude-code.
What does the ql-peer skill do?
It adds the maxritter qualitylayer instructions to supported assistants. The skill works with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, and OpenCode.
What is required to run ql-peer?
The source repository carries a proprietary license and is marked with GITCRYPT. Access to the private repository and configured git-crypt decryption keys are required for the agent to access the files.
