cercano-init

Scan a repository and generate a .cercano/context.md file from key project files.

8|1|Updated Nov 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bryancostanich/Cercano --skill cercano-init
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cercano-init
Source: https://github.com/bryancostanich/Cercano/tree/main/plugins/skills/cercano-init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bryancostanich/Cercano --skill cercano-init

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Cercano projects often require a project-scoped knowledge context to guide local AI tooling. This skill automatically scans a repository to generate a concise context document that informs all Cercano tool calls, reducing repeated questions and boosting accuracy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scans the project directory for key files such as README, CLAUDE.md, .claude/memory/*, .proto, .h files, and critical configuration manifests.
  • Generates a centralized .cercano/context.md that is prepended to subsequent Cercano tool invocations, ensuring consistent context.
  • Supports onboarding of new projects by producing a ready-to-use knowledge base that accelerates local AI reasoning and reduces cloud dependency.

Quick Start

Run the cercano_init tool in your project root to generate a .cercano/context.md file.

Frequently Asked Questions about cercano-init

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

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How do I generate local AI project context from my repository files?

To generate local AI project context, run the initialization tool in your project root. It scans key files like README, CLAUDE.md, .proto, .h, and config manifests to create a centralized .cercano/context.md file.

How does project context prepending work for local AI tool calls?

Project context prepending works by automatically attaching the generated .cercano/context.md file to the beginning of all subsequent Cercano tool calls, ensuring the local AI consistently receives your domain knowledge.

Do I need Ollama available to initialize local AI project context?

Yes, you need Ollama available. Initializing local AI project context requires a running Cercano server with Ollama accessible to scan your repository and extract domain knowledge.

What files are scanned to extract domain knowledge for local AI?

The context initialization scans your project root for key files including README, CLAUDE.md, .claude/memory/*, .proto, .h files, and critical configuration manifests to extract domain knowledge.

Can I merge host-provided context with my repository's local AI context?

Yes, you can merge host-provided context. The initialization tool reads your key files, extracts domain knowledge, and merges it with any host-provided context into the final .cercano/context.md file.