dotagent-onboard

Analyze a repository to generate a project briefing on structure, stack, and rules.

Updated Jan 30, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/sgmonda/dotagent --skill dotagent-onboard

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Skill: dotagent-onboard
Source: https://github.com/sgmonda/dotagent/tree/main/skills/dotagent-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sgmonda/dotagent --skill dotagent-onboard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyzes an existing repository to produce a complete agent briefing that orients the agent to the project's structure, stack, and rules.

Core Features & Use Cases

Phase-driven onboarding: structure detection, analysis, and briefing generation to bootstrap context for new sessions.
Context-rich briefing: summarizes stack, architecture decisions, invariants, and recommended actions.
Quick start guidance: a single actionable instruction to generate a briefing at session start.

Quick Start

Run the onboarding skill at the start of a session to generate a complete project briefing for the current repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about dotagent-onboard

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

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How do I onboard an AI agent to an existing codebase?▼

To onboard an AI agent to an existing codebase, you need to generate a complete project briefing that summarizes the repository's structure, stack, and rules. This orients the agent by capturing essential context for new sessions.

What is project analysis for agent briefing and when do I need it?▼

Project analysis for agent briefing is a phase-driven process that detects repository structure and architecture rules. You need it at the start of a session or when encountering an unknown project to bootstrap agent context.

How do I generate a project briefing for my repository at session start?▼

You can generate a project briefing by running a single onboarding instruction at session start. The analysis phase detects the project structure, reads documentation, and produces a context-rich briefing with recommended actions.

Does the agent briefing include architecture decisions and stack details?▼

Yes, the agent briefing includes architecture decisions, stack details, and invariants. The briefing summarizes these elements alongside recommended actions to ensure the agent understands project rules and risks.

Can I use this onboarding approach for an unknown repository without prior context?▼

Yes, you can use this onboarding approach for an unknown repository. It applies phase-driven structure detection and documentation reading to bootstrap context, guiding onboarding and risk awareness without requiring prior project knowledge.