init

Bootstrap the .aif directory structure and project-specific configuration files.

4|Updated Jul 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/highflame-ai/ai-factory --skill init-highflame-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: init
Source: https://github.com/highflame-ai/ai-factory/tree/main/skills/init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/highflame-ai/ai-factory --skill init-highflame-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the friction of setting up a standardized, spec-driven development environment by automating the creation of the .aif directory structure and its associated configuration files.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized Scaffolding: Automatically generates the required directory tree for specs, context, knowledge, and workflows to ensure consistency across projects.
  • Environment Parity: Synchronizes essential templates, partials, and runtime scripts from the toolkit to the local project, ensuring skills function correctly even within sandboxed git worktrees.
  • Configuration Management: Scaffolds Claude Code permissions and cross-repo configuration, enabling seamless, secure automation across multi-repo architectures.

Quick Start

Run the init skill in your project root to bootstrap the standard AIF directory structure and configuration files.

Frequently Asked Questions about init

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I bootstrap spec-driven development in an existing repository?

To bootstrap spec-driven development in an existing repository, run the init skill in your project root to automatically generate the standardized .aif directory structure and required configuration files.

What is the best way to automate scaffolding for project configuration files?

Automating scaffolding for project configuration files is best handled by running the init skill, which creates the required directory tree for specs, context, knowledge, and workflows to ensure cross-project consistency.

Can I use spec-driven workflows inside sandboxed git worktrees?

Yes, spec-driven workflows work inside sandboxed git worktrees because the init skill synchronizes essential templates, partials, and runtime scripts from the toolkit to your local project directory.

Does bootstrapping directory structure configuration support multi-repo architectures?

Bootstrapping directory structure configuration supports multi-repo architectures by scaffolding Claude Code permissions and cross-repo configuration, enabling seamless and secure automation across multiple repositories.

Why do I need local availability of toolkit assets for spec-driven development?

You need local availability of toolkit assets for spec-driven development because sandboxed environments and git worktrees require synchronized templates and runtime scripts to function correctly.

When should I not use automated scaffolding for project configuration?

You should not use automated scaffolding for project configuration if your repository already maintains a customized, non-standard directory structure that would conflict with the generated .aif spec-driven workflow files.