cowork-setup-wizard

Guide a 15-minute interview to generate Cowork preferences and starter workspace.

21|6|Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/EAIconsulting/cowork-skills-library --skill cowork-setup-wizard
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cowork-setup-wizard
Source: https://github.com/EAIconsulting/cowork-skills-library/tree/main/skills/cowork-setup-wizard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EAIconsulting/cowork-skills-library --skill cowork-setup-wizard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Many users get polite but generic results from Cowork because the assistant has no saved context about their role, tools, or communication style. This Skill eliminates that gap by guiding a short, structured interview and turning the answers into persistent preferences and a starter workspace so every response feels tailored.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided Interview: A six-question conversational interview that captures role, daily work, communication style, tools, boundaries, and success criteria.
  • Preferences Document: Generates a ready-to-paste my-cowork-preferences.md written in first person for Cowork's Settings.
  • Starter Workspace: Creates a role-named folder structure (references, active-work, drafts, final, archive) and saves before/after examples to demonstrate the difference personalization makes.
  • Onboarding & Troubleshooting: Ideal for first-time setup, post-onboarding personalization, or when users ask why Cowork feels generic.

Quick Start

Type /cowork-setup-wizard to begin the 15-minute interview and follow the prompts to create your preferences and starter work folder.

Frequently Asked Questions about cowork-setup-wizard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I personalize Cowork settings to stop getting generic outputs?

To personalize Cowork settings, complete a guided six-question interview capturing your role, tools, communication style, and boundaries. This generates a first-person preferences document to paste into your settings, ensuring responses are tailored to your specific context.

What is the best way to set up a new cowork workspace for my role?

The best way to set up a cowork workspace is using a guided setup wizard that creates a role-named folder structure with references, active-work, drafts, final, and archive directories. This provides a ready-made organizational framework for your daily tasks.

Why does my assistant give generic responses and how do I add context?

Generic responses occur when the assistant lacks saved context about your role and tools. You fix this by generating a preferences file through a structured interview and pasting it into your assistant's settings to establish persistent context.

Can I create a preferences file for Cowork without writing code?

Yes, you can create a preferences file without coding by completing a conversational interview. The process generates a ready-to-paste markdown document with clear instructions for adding it directly to your assistant's configuration.

How long does it take to configure personalization preferences for my workspace?

Configuring personalization preferences takes about 15 minutes. This structured interview captures your daily work tools, success criteria, and boundaries, then immediately outputs a preferences document and a starter workspace folder structure.

Does the onboarding setup wizard require any prior technical dependencies?

No prior technical dependencies are required for the onboarding setup wizard. It operates independently without external components, guiding you through capturing your work preferences and generating plain markdown files for your workspace.