init-framework

Initialize katachi framework directories and CLAUDE.md baseline in projects.

1|1|Updated Dec 9, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/asermax/claude-plugins --skill init-framework
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Skill: init-framework
Source: https://github.com/asermax/claude-plugins/tree/main/katachi/skills/init-framework
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/asermax/claude-plugins --skill init-framework

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Initialize the katachi development framework directory structure in a project.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Establishes a standardized folder layout for project planning and documentation, including docs/planning, docs/feature-specs, docs/feature-designs, docs/feature-plans, docs/architecture, and docs/design.
  • Creates or validates a baseline CLAUDE.md template to guide project setup and alignment.
  • Supports retrofitting existing projects with a consistent framework skeleton to accelerate onboarding and collaboration.

Quick Start

Run the initialization to create the katachi framework directories and baseline CLAUDE.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about init-framework

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

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How do I set up a standardized project documentation directory structure?

Initializing a standardized documentation directory structure creates dedicated folders for planning, feature-specs, feature-designs, feature-plans, architecture, and design, alongside a baseline CLAUDE.md file to ensure project consistency.

Can I add a standardized docs and planning layout to an existing project?

Yes, you can retrofit an existing project with a standardized docs and planning layout. Applying this framework skeleton establishes a consistent directory structure to accelerate onboarding and collaboration without disrupting current code.

What is the katachi framework used for in software project planning?

The katachi framework is used for software project planning to enforce a standardized folder layout for documentation, ensuring feature specs, designs, and architecture are consistently organized across new and existing projects.

Does initializing the framework create a CLAUDE.md file automatically?

Yes, initializing the framework creates a CLAUDE.md blueprint automatically when the file is absent. This baseline template guides project setup and alignment within the newly established directory structure.

What directories are created when bootstrapping the katachi framework?

Bootstrapping the katachi framework creates the docs/planning, docs/feature-specs, docs/feature-designs, docs/feature-plans, docs/architecture, and docs/design directories to establish a consistent project layout.