csdlc-bootstrap

To bootstrap a CSDLC project structure for an existing repository, run the bootstrap process to auto-configure the workflow, generate a WORKFLOW.md file, establish a Foundry space, and scaffold design-doc templates without overwriting your existing data.

A CSDLC bootstrap process initializes project governance by generating necessary scaffolding and templates. You need it when setting up an existing project to codify processes and accelerate onboarding through a structured design-doc workflow.

Yes, you can scaffold a design-doc workflow safely, as the bootstrap process avoids overwriting existing critical docs unless explicitly approved, providing a detailed report of newly created artifacts instead.

To tailor the project bootstrap configuration, provide project inputs including the project name, prefix, repositories, tech stack, and the presence of existing documentation to customize the generated scaffolding.

Initializing NEXT.md helps with ongoing project governance by surfacing guidance for immediate next steps and operational continuity when the file is missing from your project workspace.

A key limitation when auto-configuring a workflow for an existing repository is that the bootstrap process will not overwrite your existing critical docs unless explicitly approved, prioritizing data safety over automatic replacement.