harness-init

Name: harness-init
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Author: anotherben

Install and configure the claude-harness governance system in a project.

6|Updated Mar 18, 2026

Search Tags:#onboarding #hooks #enterprise #vault #settings #harness

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npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness --skill harness-init-anotherben

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Skill: harness-init
Source: https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness/tree/main/skills/harness-init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness --skill harness-init-anotherben

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the installation and configuration of the claude-harness governance system in a project, eliminating manual setup and ensuring immediate readiness for enterprise workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

Installs and configures the claude-harness governance system, including hooks, skills, settings.json, and the evidence system, and sets up Obsidian vault integration for institutional knowledge capture.
Creates the necessary vault structure, runs enterprise-discover to produce a stack profile, and prepares the project to start using /enterprise without further configuration.
Supports starting a new project or adding the harness to an existing one, enabling governance gates, independent reviews, and enterprise-grade pipelines from day one.

Quick Start

Run /harness-init to install and configure the claude-harness governance system in your project and prepare it for enterprise deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions about harness-init

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I set up enterprise governance hooks for a new project?▼

To set up enterprise governance hooks, run the harness initialization process which automates preflight checks, tier selection, hook copying, and vault integration to prepare your project for enterprise deployment.

What do I need to configure an Obsidian vault for institutional knowledge capture?▼

Configuring an Obsidian vault for knowledge capture requires Python 3, Obsidian, and a local claude-harness repository. The initialization process creates the necessary vault structure and registers the MCP server automatically.

Can I add enterprise governance to an existing project without starting over?▼

Yes, you can add enterprise governance to an existing project. The harness initialization supports both new and existing projects, running validation, settings generation, and enterprise-discover to produce a stack profile without disrupting current work.

How does the claude-harness system prepare a project for enterprise deployment?▼

The claude-harness system prepares a project by copying hooks and skills, generating settings.json, setting up the evidence system, running enterprise-discover for a stack profile, and verifying readiness for immediate enterprise pipeline use.

Why does enterprise initialization require a local claude-harness repository?▼

Enterprise initialization requires a local claude-harness repository because the process copies hooks, skills, and settings directly from it, performing validation and MCP server registration to ensure full governance system readiness.

What are the limitations when bootstrapping claude-harness for enterprise?▼

Limitations include requiring Python 3, Obsidian, and access to a local claude-harness repository. Without these dependencies, the preflight checks, vault setup, and enterprise-discover execution cannot complete successfully.