Install the "minimal-proxy" agent skill from https://github.com/ccashwell/evm-cortex/tree/main/skills/minimal-proxy into .claude/skills/minimal-proxy/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "minimal-proxy", then confirm the skill loads.
Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Type this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
skills CLI
$ npx skills add ccashwell/evm-cortex --skill minimal-proxy -a codex
Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
Install the "minimal-proxy" agent skill from https://github.com/ccashwell/evm-cortex/tree/main/skills/minimal-proxy into .agents/skills/minimal-proxy/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "minimal-proxy", then confirm the skill loads.
Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
skills CLI
$ npx skills add ccashwell/evm-cortex --skill minimal-proxy -a cursor
Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
Install the "minimal-proxy" agent skill from https://github.com/ccashwell/evm-cortex/tree/main/skills/minimal-proxy into .cursor/skills/minimal-proxy/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "minimal-proxy", then confirm the skill loads.
Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
skills CLI
$ npx skills add ccashwell/evm-cortex --skill minimal-proxy -a gemini-cli
Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
Install the "minimal-proxy" agent skill from https://github.com/ccashwell/evm-cortex/tree/main/skills/minimal-proxy into .gemini/skills/minimal-proxy/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "minimal-proxy", then confirm the skill loads.
Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Installs for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
skills CLI
$ npx skills add ccashwell/evm-cortex --skill minimal-proxy -a github-copilot
Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
Install the "minimal-proxy" agent skill from https://github.com/ccashwell/evm-cortex/tree/main/skills/minimal-proxy into .github/skills/minimal-proxy/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "minimal-proxy", then confirm the skill loads.
GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
skills CLI
$ npx skills add ccashwell/evm-cortex --skill minimal-proxy -a opencode
OpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
Install the "minimal-proxy" agent skill from https://github.com/ccashwell/evm-cortex/tree/main/skills/minimal-proxy into .opencode/skills/minimal-proxy/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "minimal-proxy", then confirm the skill loads.
OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
Skill name
minimal-proxy
GitHub stars
131
Token cost
~1.7k tokens
SKILL.md length
259 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
89
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT
At a glance
A skill your agent uses when deploying many identical contracts cheaply with EIP-1167 minimal proxy (clones).
Deploying many identical contracts cheaply with EIP-1167 minimal proxy (clones)
SKILL.md covers Overview, Clone Bytecode, Factory Pattern with… and Implementation Contract (Clone…, plus 6 more sections
Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Minimal Proxy is an agent skill from ccashwell/evm-cortex. Use when deploying many identical contracts cheaply with EIP-1167 minimal proxy (clones). Covers Clones library, initialization patterns, gas efficiency, factory patterns, and limitations.
Its SKILL.md is about 1.7k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
The repository describes itself as: Ethereum protocol engineering squad for AI coding assistants. The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
Deploying many identical contracts cheaply with EIP-1167 minimal proxy (clones)
Example prompts
“/minimal-proxy”
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit f8f3301. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are solidity).
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Minimal Proxy loads about 1.7k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 51 tokens; SKILL.md has 259 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Always· name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~51
When it runs· the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.7k
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
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The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/minimal-proxy/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
minimal-proxy
description
Use when deploying many identical contracts cheaply with EIP-1167 minimal proxy (clones). Covers Clones library, initialization patterns, gas efficiency, factory patterns, and limitations.
EIP-1167 Minimal Proxy (Clones)
Overview
EIP-1167 defines a minimal bytecode proxy that delegates all calls to a known implementation. The clone is only 45 bytes of bytecode and costs ~36,000 gas to deploy (vs ~200,000+ for a full contract). Not upgradeable — the implementation address is baked into the bytecode.
For clones that need constructor-like args baked into bytecode (not storage), use the CWIA pattern. Args are appended to the clone bytecode and read via calldataload:
solidity
import {ClonesWithImmutableArgs} from "clones-with-immutable-args/ClonesWithImmutableArgs.sol";
contract Factory {
using ClonesWithImmutableArgs for address;
function createClone(address impl, address owner, uint256 threshold)
external returns (address)
{
bytes memory data = abi.encodePacked(owner, threshold);
return impl.clone(data);
}
}
contract CloneImpl {
function _getArgAddress(uint256 argOffset) internal pure returns (address) {
return address(uint160(_getArgUint256(argOffset)));
}
function owner() public pure returns (address) {
return _getArgAddress(0);
}
function threshold() public pure returns (uint256) {
return _getArgUint256(20);
}
}
Limitations
Not upgradeable: Implementation address is hardcoded in bytecode
Same bytecode: All clones share the same logic, differ only in storage
No constructor: Must use initialize pattern
Double-init risk: Always use Initializable to prevent re-initialization
address(this) in implementation: Returns the clone's address (correct behavior)
Cannot receive ETH without receive(): Implementation must have receive() if clones need to accept ETH
Testing
solidity
function test_cloneFactory() public {
Vault impl = new Vault();
VaultFactory factory = new VaultFactory(address(impl));
address vault1 = factory.createVault(alice, address(usdc), "Vault 1");
address vault2 = factory.createVault(bob, address(weth), "Vault 2");
// Different addresses, same logic
assertTrue(vault1 != vault2);
assertEq(Vault(vault1).owner(), alice);
assertEq(Vault(vault2).owner(), bob);
// Cannot re-initialize
vm.expectRevert();
Vault(vault1).initialize(bob, address(weth), "Hijack");
}
function test_deterministicClone() public {
bytes32 salt = keccak256("test");
address predicted = factory.predictAddress(salt);
address deployed = factory.createVaultDeterministic(alice, address(usdc), "V1", salt);
assertEq(predicted, deployed);
}
When to Use Clones
Use when: Deploying many instances of the same contract (pools, vaults, escrows, accounts)
Don't use when: Contracts need upgradeability, or each instance has different logic
Consider CWIA when: Clones need immutable configuration that doesn't change after deploy
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Questions about Minimal Proxy
What does Minimal Proxy do?
A skill your agent uses when deploying many identical contracts cheaply with EIP-1167 minimal proxy (clones). Minimal Proxy is an agent skill from ccashwell/evm-cortex. Use when deploying many identical contracts cheaply with EIP-1167 minimal proxy (clones).
When should I use Minimal Proxy?
Minimal Proxy fits situations like: deploying many identical contracts cheaply with EIP-1167 minimal proxy (clones).
How do I install Minimal Proxy in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add ccashwell/evm-cortex --skill minimal-proxy -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/minimal-proxy in ccashwell/evm-cortex) into .claude/skills/minimal-proxy in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Minimal Proxy in Codex?
Run `npx skills add ccashwell/evm-cortex --skill minimal-proxy -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/minimal-proxy in ccashwell/evm-cortex) into .agents/skills/minimal-proxy in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Minimal Proxy in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add ccashwell/evm-cortex --skill minimal-proxy -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/minimal-proxy, .gemini/skills/minimal-proxy, .github/skills/minimal-proxy and .opencode/skills/minimal-proxy in your project.
What does Minimal Proxy need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Minimal Proxy is instructions for the agent only.
Does Minimal Proxy access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Minimal Proxy safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Minimal Proxy use?
Minimal Proxy is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Minimal Proxy use?
About 1.7k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6.9k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Minimal Proxy?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Minimal Proxy: Configuring Identity Aware Proxy With Google Iap (mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills, 34k stars), Deploy Setup (garrytan/gstack, 136k stars), Deployment Patterns (affaan-m/ECC, 274k stars) and Vercel Deploy (bytedance/deer-flow, 83k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Minimal Proxy?
ccashwell (a GitHub user) maintains it in ccashwell/evm-cortex, which has 131 GitHub stars. The repository holds 89 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on September 30, 2026.
Source: ccashwell/evm-cortex on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.