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Paperclip Capsules

Paperclip Capsules is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from paperclipai/paperclip. Generate, implement, or review Paperclip capsule visuals. It works with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI and OpenCode and has 107,412 GitHub stars across a repository of 8 listed skills.

github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/product/paperclip-capsules (opens in a new tab)

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Claude

Claude Code loads skills from ~/.claude/skills/ (all projects) or .claude/skills/ (one project):

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip.git
cp -r paperclip/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/product/paperclip-capsules ~/.claude/skills/paperclip-capsules   # personal, or .claude/skills in a project

In the Claude apps, zip the paperclip-capsules folder and upload it under Customize > Skills > + > Upload a skill (code execution must be on).

ChatGPT / Codex

Codex reads skills from .agents/skills/ in a repo or ~/.agents/skills/ for every project:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip.git
cp -r paperclip/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/product/paperclip-capsules .agents/skills/paperclip-capsules   # repo; ~/.agents/skills for all projects

Standalone skills also load in the ChatGPT desktop app.

Cursor

Cursor loads skills from .cursor/skills/ (or ~/.cursor/skills/) and also reads .claude/skills/:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip.git
cp -r paperclip/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/product/paperclip-capsules .cursor/skills/paperclip-capsules   # project; ~/.cursor/skills for all projects

Source (checked Oct 7, 2026): code.claude.com/docs/en/skills (opens in a new tab), support.claude.com/en/articles/12512180-using-skills-in-claude (opens in a new tab), learn.chatgpt.com/docs/build-skills (opens in a new tab), cursor.com/docs/context/skills (opens in a new tab)

What this skill does

Generate, implement, or review Paperclip capsule visuals. Use for capsule art, agent capsules, heartbeat status capsules, identicons, capsule banks, or brand-usage validation. Use this skill when creating or checking Paperclip capsule visuals. The central rule is simple: the capsule is the agent. A capsule is not generic chrome, a button shape, a random status pill, or background decoration.

When it triggers

  • Use for capsule art, agent capsules, heartbeat status capsules, identicons, capsule banks, or brand-usage validation.

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FAQ

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How do I install the Paperclip Capsules skill?

Copy the paperclip-capsules folder (the one containing SKILL.md) into ~/.claude/skills/ for Claude Code, .agents/skills/ for Codex or .cursor/skills/ for Cursor. The agent picks it up automatically when a task matches its description.

Is the Paperclip Capsules skill free?

Yes. The repository is open source under the MIT license.

Is Paperclip Capsules maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 26, 2026. Its latest release is v2026.1023.0. appsgit only lists skills from repositories with a commit in the last six months.