bootstrap-repo

Name: bootstrap-repo
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Author: velcrafting

Generate repository scaffolds with governance docs and Tree.txt via templates.

1|Updated Jan 13, 2026

Search Tags:#templates #codex #scaffold #governance #bootstrap #repo

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npx skills add https://github.com/velcrafting/codex-skills --skill bootstrap-repo-velcrafting

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Skill: bootstrap-repo
Source: https://github.com/velcrafting/codex-skills/tree/main/skills/meta/bootstrap-repo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/velcrafting/codex-skills --skill bootstrap-repo-velcrafting

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Bootstrapping a new project or refreshing an existing repository with governance docs and a standard .codex layout is time-consuming and error-prone. This skill automates and standardizes the scaffold creation, ensuring consistency across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

Generates a consistent repository scaffold including AGENTS.md, ARCHITECTURE.md, CALIBRATION.md, DECISIONS.md, SUGGESTIONS.md, REVIEW_QUEUE.md, ROADMAP.md, Tree.txt, and .codex/SKILLS.md.
Safe, in-place updates: existing files are modified rather than recreated to avoid duplicates.
Quick setup for new projects or refresh cycles in teams that enforce governance practices.

Quick Start

Initiate a quick repository scaffold by answering the guided questions and letting the skill apply the templates to create or refresh files.

Frequently Asked Questions about bootstrap-repo

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

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How do I bootstrap a repository scaffold with governance docs?▼

To bootstrap a repository scaffold, you initiate a quick guided process that applies templates to generate or update governance docs like AGENTS.md, ARCHITECTURE.md, and DECISIONS.md, along with Tree.txt and .codex/SKILLS.md.

What's the best way to generate standard governance files for a new project?▼

Generating standard governance files is best handled by template-driven automation that creates AGENTS.md, ROADMAP.md, and REVIEW_QUEUE.md in a predictable layout, ensuring project consistency without manual setup errors.

How do I update existing repository governance files without creating duplicates?▼

Updating existing governance files without duplicates relies on in-place template application, which modifies current files rather than recreating them, preserving your content while enforcing predictable file layouts.

What standard repository files are needed for consistent project governance?▼

Standard repository governance requires files like AGENTS.md, CALIBRATION.md, SUGGESTIONS.md, ROADMAP.md, and Tree.txt, which standardize architecture decisions, calibration, and project tracking across teams.

Does bootstrapping a repo scaffold require any external dependencies?▼

Bootstrapping a repo scaffold requires no external dependencies, allowing you to quickly apply templates and generate governance docs directly in your target repository environment.