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donna-start

Start a Donna session and load project intro artifacts via CLI.

27|6|Updated Dec 24, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#cli#agent#artifacts#session#donna
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Tiendil/donna --skill donna-start
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: donna-start
Source: https://github.com/Tiendil/donna/tree/main/donna/fixtures/skills/donna-start
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Tiendil/donna --skill donna-start

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Donna-start automates the initial onboarding steps required for an agent to operate within Donna-managed workflows by ensuring a session is created and the project's introductory artifacts are loaded, preventing confusion and wasted steps at the start of work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Session Initialization: Ensures a fresh Donna session is started so subsequent workflow commands execute in a managed context.
  • Project Introduction Retrieval: Directs the agent to load the project's intro artifacts to gain necessary context before performing tasks.
  • Use Case: When a developer asks an agent to work on a repository using Donna, use this Skill to bootstrap the environment and then select the appropriate Donna workflow to perform the requested task.

Quick Start

Start by running donna -p llm -r <project-root> artifacts view '*:intro' to read the introduction and then run donna -p llm -r <project-root> sessions start to begin a new Donna session.

Frequently Asked Questions about donna-start

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I start a Donna session to run CLI workflows?▼

To start a Donna session, run the command `donna -p llm -r <project-root> sessions start` from your repository root, which initializes a managed context for subsequent workflow execution.

How do I load project artifacts before running an agent workflow?▼

Load project artifacts by executing `donna -p llm -r <project-root> artifacts view '*:intro'` to retrieve introductory context necessary before performing repository tasks.

What is a Donna session used for in software development?▼

A Donna session provides a managed context for agents to execute development workflows like running checks, formatting, or iterative development within a specific repository environment.

Do I need repository root access to initialize Donna workflows?▼

Yes, initializing Donna workflows requires access to the repository root and the ability to run donna CLI commands to create sessions and retrieve project artifacts.

When should I use Donna to manage agent development tasks?▼

Use Donna to manage agent tasks when a developer explicitly requests Donna workflows or when an agent must follow structured processes for checks, formatting, and iterative development.

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