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1|Updated Jul 1, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #tdd #onboarding #sdlc #agents.md #bootstrap #harness-detection

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/jwilger/agent-skills --skill bootstrap-jwilger

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bootstrap
Source: https://github.com/jwilger/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/bootstrap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jwilger/agent-skills --skill bootstrap-jwilger

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Zero-config onboarding of agent-skills across any harness; it detects environment, harness capabilities, and suggests initial skills while avoiding silent changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Environment detection and harness capability probing to tailor an SDLC workflow.
Automatic TDD mode configuration, AGENTS.md generation, and skill recommendations per phase.
Safe re-runs with managed markers to preserve user content.

Quick Start

Run the bootstrap skill to detect your project, configure TDD mode, generate AGENTS.md, and surface skill recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about bootstrap

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

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How do I automate onboarding for an agent-skills environment across different harnesses?▼

Automated onboarding detects project context and harness capabilities to configure TDD mode, generate AGENTS.md, and surface phased skill recommendations without requiring manual setup.

What is the best way to generate an AGENTS.md file for a new project?▼

Generating an AGENTS.md file is handled automatically by probing the environment and harness capabilities, safely creating managed content without altering existing user assets.

Does the bootstrap process overwrite my existing project files when re-running setup?▼

Re-running the bootstrap process is safe because it uses managed markers to preserve user content, ensuring no silent changes or alterations occur to your existing project assets.

Can I configure TDD mode automatically without manual intervention during onboarding?▼

TDD mode configuration is applied automatically during the onboarding process based on detected harness capabilities, tailoring the SDLC workflow without requiring manual setup.

How does harness detection work for tailoring an SDLC workflow?▼

Harness detection probes the environment to identify specific capabilities, allowing the bootstrap process to tailor the SDLC workflow and recommend initial skills for new projects.

When do I need zero-config onboarding for agent-skills?▼

Zero-config onboarding is needed when starting new projects across diverse harnesses, requiring environment detection and skill recommendations without manual configuration steps.