ar-init

Initialize arts and social sciences research projects with topic and track selection.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ShinyGua/AutoArtsResearch --skill ar-init
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: ar-init
Source: https://github.com/ShinyGua/AutoArtsResearch/tree/main/.claude/skills/ar-init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ShinyGua/AutoArtsResearch --skill ar-init

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides researchers through the initial setup of a new arts & social sciences project by collecting topic preferences, selecting a track, and provisioning a working workspace, enabling a smooth start to the research workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive topic collection: prompts the user for a research topic and seeds the project seed for downstream steps.
  • Track selection & workspace bootstrap: asks for a research track and creates the initial directory structure and configuration to start the pipeline.
  • Auto-launch integration: triggers the scoping and pipeline orchestration to move the project forward without manual steps, with built-in gate readiness.

Quick Start

Provide a topic and select a track to initialize a new research workspace and auto-launch the pipeline.

Frequently Asked Questions about ar-init

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I initialize a workspace for an arts and social sciences research project?

To initialize a research workspace, you provide a topic and select a research track. The system then provisions a local bootstrap directory structure to hold your project state and seeds the topic for downstream pipeline steps.

What is the process for capturing a research topic to start an automation pipeline?

Topic capture involves an interactive prompt where you enter your research subject. This seeds the project data and automatically triggers scoping and pipeline orchestration to move the project forward without manual intervention.

Can I use this workspace initialization tool for research areas outside of arts and social sciences?

This workspace initialization tool is specifically designed for arts and social sciences projects. It provisions a starting directory and coordinates downstream skills tailored to these disciplines through controlled gates.

How do I select a research track and launch the automation pipeline?

Track selection occurs during setup by choosing your specific research path. Once selected, the system bootstraps the initial configuration and auto-launches the pipeline orchestration through built-in gate readiness.

Does this research project setup require any external dependencies to provision the workspace?

No external dependencies are required to provision the workspace. The setup uses local bootstrap directories to hold the project state, providing a repeatable starting point through internal coordination with downstream skills.