cog-setup

Generate Cog memory domains and local skills from a guided interview.

Updated Apr 24, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #onboarding #conversational #skill-generation #local-skills #domain-bootstrapping #memory-manifest

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npx skills add https://github.com/bketelsen/max --skill cog-setup

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cog-setup
Source: https://github.com/bketelsen/max/tree/main/skills/cog-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bketelsen/max --skill cog-setup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Cog Setup automates onboarding of new users by conversationally creating domain manifests, memory structures, starter files, and user-local Cog skills, removing manual configuration.

Core Features & Use Cases

Conversational discovery of user domains (work, personal, side projects) and automatic domain manifest generation
Generates memory/domains.yml and starter memory files for each domain
Creates user-local Cog skills for each domain and wires up triggers
Idempotent re-runs to reconfigure or extend domains without deletion

Quick Start

Run the setup by saying 'setup cog' and follow the guided prompts to define domains and generate starter files.

Frequently Asked Questions about cog-setup

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate onboarding and generate memory domains for new users?▼

Automating onboarding involves using a conversational interface to discover user domains like work, personal, or side projects, then automatically generating domain manifests, starter memory files, and local skill artifacts.

What is conversational domain bootstrapping for memory structures?▼

Conversational domain bootstrapping is a guided interview process that creates memory manifests and domain structures from user responses. It eliminates manual configuration by automatically generating the required memory and skill files.

Can I re-run domain setup to add new work or personal domains without deleting existing data?▼

Yes, the setup process is idempotent, meaning you can re-run the conversational configuration to reconfigure or extend existing domains without risking deletion of your previously generated memory files or manifests.

How do I create local skill artifacts and wire up triggers for specific memory domains?▼

Creating local skill artifacts happens automatically during conversational setup. The process generates per-domain skills, wires up their triggers, and writes the resulting artifacts to your local skills directory for immediate user activation.

Does the setup process require manual configuration of the system cog-meta domain?▼

No, manual configuration is not required. The setup automatically creates the system cog-meta domain alongside your custom work, personal, or side-project domains to ensure proper memory structure initialization.

What's the best way to organize separate memory structures for side projects and work?▼

The best way to organize separate memory structures is through conversational domain discovery. This approach generates a central domains manifest and individual starter memory files for each distinct work, personal, or side-project area.