base

Establish baseline conventions, tech stack, and repository structure for aspens.

95|4|Updated Feb 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aspenkit/aspens --skill base-aspenkit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: base
Source: https://github.com/aspenkit/aspens/tree/main/.agents/skills/base
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aspenkit/aspens --skill base-aspenkit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This base skill standardizes the core conventions, tech stack, and repository structure for aspens, ensuring consistency across teams and projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Establishes a baseline for code organization, tooling, and architecture to keep the codebase coherent.
  • Documents the primary commands, stack, and workflow for onboarding new contributors and maintaining consistency.
  • Serves as the reference for deterministic scanning, graph generation, and agent instructions.

Quick Start

Load this skill to initialize and enforce aspens conventions and project structure.

Frequently Asked Questions about base

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I establish core conventions and repository structure for a new project?

To establish core conventions and repository structure, load this skill to initialize baseline standards for code organization, tooling, and architecture. It applies deterministic guidance and defaults to the core workspace and any loaded project.

What is deterministic scanning and doc generation in a repository?

Deterministic scanning and doc generation is the process of analyzing a repository structure to produce consistent documentation and graph outputs. This skill serves as the reference for generating these deterministic results across aspens projects.

How do I enforce frontmatter requirements for onboarding new contributors?

To enforce frontmatter requirements for onboarding, this skill mandates specific name and description fields in project files. It documents the primary commands and workflow to maintain consistency for new team members.

Can I use this skill to standardize CLI commands and tech stack across multiple projects?

Yes, you can use this skill to standardize CLI commands and tech stack across multiple projects. It establishes a baseline that applies to the core workspace and any project loaded into aspens, ensuring cross-team consistency.

Does this skill work without external dependencies or hooks?

The skill works without external dependencies, applying its own baseline conventions and hooks. It covers CLI commands, scanning, and doc generation natively to enforce repository structure and frontmatter requirements deterministically.