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init-governance

Initialize a project with Context Governance documentation and working-copy metadata.

8|Updated Apr 12, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#context management#onboarding#scaffolding#project setup#claude#governance
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Gold-b/claude-code-governance --skill init-governance-gold-b
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: init-governance
Source: https://github.com/Gold-b/claude-code-governance/tree/main/bundle/skills/init-governance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Gold-b/claude-code-governance --skill init-governance-gold-b

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you initialize a new project with a complete Context Governance structure so future sessions have clear source-of-truth files, handoff documentation, planning space, and durable memory from day one.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project scaffold creation: Creates the canonical governance files and folders, including manifest, plan, handoff, memory, conventions, schema index, gotchas, and open problems.
  • Safe first-time setup: Refuses to run if governance is already present, reducing the risk of overwriting an existing project setup.
  • CLAUDE.md integration: Either augments an existing project instruction file or creates a minimal one with governance entry points and a canonical working-copy banner.
  • Use case: Ideal when onboarding a fresh repository, standardizing team workflows, or preparing a project for consistent multi-session AI collaboration.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to run init-governance for your current project and answer the four setup questions about project name, description, tech stack, and canonical working-copy path.

Frequently Asked Questions about init-governance

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up context governance and documentation scaffolding for a new AI-assisted development project?▼

Context governance scaffolding creates manifest, plan, handoff, and memory files to establish a durable source-of-truth for AI-assisted development workflows. It requires creating docs/context and Plans files to standardize session continuity from day one.

What is the best way to standardize repository onboarding for multi-session AI collaboration?▼

Standardizing repository onboarding involves generating a complete Context Governance documentation scaffold with canonical working-copy metadata. This preserves existing instructions while enforcing idempotent, non-destructive initialization for consistent multi-session AI collaboration.

How do I initialize project governance without overwriting my existing CLAUDE.md instructions?▼

To initialize governance without overwriting instructions, the Skill safely augments existing CLAUDE.md content with governance entry points and a canonical working-copy banner. It enforces idempotent, non-destructive initialization to preserve your current project setup.

Does context governance scaffolding work for first-time project setup if the repository already has governance files?▼

No, the context governance scaffolding refuses to run if governance files are already present. This idempotent validation ensures safe first-time project setup by reducing the risk of overwriting existing repository documentation and canonical metadata.

What information do I need to provide to initialize a project context governance structure?▼

You need to answer four setup questions about the project name, description, tech stack, and canonical working-copy path. This input generates the complete governance scaffold, including manifest, plan, handoff, memory, conventions, schema index, gotchas, and open problems files.

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