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Generate a Claude Code project structure with groundrules and git initialization.

2|Updated May 11, 2026
Search Tags:#git#project structure#project setup#repository initialization#groundrules
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lozit/groundrules --skill bootstrap-lozit
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Skill: bootstrap
Source: https://github.com/lozit/groundrules/tree/main/skills/bootstrap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lozit/groundrules --skill bootstrap-lozit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires groundrules, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the bootstrapping of new projects by generating the full groundrules structure interactively, including CLAUDE.md, docs/, intent capture, git init, and optional remote setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive Project Setup: Generates a tailored project structure with the groundrules plugin.
  • Git Integration: Initializes a new git repository and sets up the initial commit.
  • Optional Remote Setup: Optionally set up a remote repository on GitHub or GitLab.
  • Use Case: When starting a new project, use this Skill to quickly set up the project structure, capture project intent, and initialize the repository.

Quick Start

Run the bootstrap skill to start a new Claude Code project in the current working directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about bootstrap

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I bootstrap a new project structure with git and documentation files?▼

To bootstrap a new project, this Skill interactively generates a project structure including CLAUDE.md and docs/, then initializes a git repository with an initial commit.

Can I set up a remote GitHub or GitLab repository when initializing my project?▼

You can optionally set up a remote repository on GitHub or GitLab during initialization, linking your local git repository to the chosen platform.

Do I need the groundrules plugin to generate a Claude Code project structure?▼

Yes, the groundrules plugin is required because it provides the foundational rules and intent capture framework needed to generate the Claude Code project structure.

What information do I need to provide for interactive project setup?▼

During interactive project setup, you answer questions about your project identity, technical stack, and documentation preferences to tailor the generated directory structure.

What is the best way to capture project intent during repository initialization?▼

The best way to capture project intent during initialization is using an automated bootstrapping process that interactively queries project goals and generates intent documentation within docs/.

Does the bootstrap skill work without an existing git repository?▼

Yes, the bootstrap skill works without an existing repository because it initializes a new git repository from scratch during the project kick-off process.

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