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init-project

Update project-instructions.md and registered document paths with policy enforcement.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
Search Tags:#devops#versioning#governance#bootstrap#project-init#instructions-management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/patrickrmoore/sdd-test --skill init-project-patrickrmoore
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: init-project
Source: https://github.com/patrickrmoore/sdd-test/tree/main/.github/skills/init-project
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/patrickrmoore/sdd-test --skill init-project-patrickrmoore

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams bootstrap or amend the central project instructions (project-instructions.md) and preserve registered bootstrap document paths that downstream agents rely on, ensuring consistent governance and repeatable setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bootstrap or amend project-instructions.md according to defined rules and placeholders.
  • Preserve registered document paths for Product, Technical Context, Deployment & Operations, and Project Plan, with sensible defaults when missing.
  • Enforce versioning and policy guidance, generate a Sync Impact Report, and prepare handoff outputs for autopilot or specify flows.

Quick Start

Update project-instructions.md with the latest bootstrap guidance and verify registered paths before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions about init-project

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I bootstrap project instructions in a repository while preserving existing document paths?▼

To bootstrap project instructions, this Skill reads and updates project-instructions.md while preserving registered paths for Product, Technical Context, Deployment & Operations, and Project Plan, applying defaults only when paths are missing.

What is a Sync Impact Report for project governance?▼

A Sync Impact Report is a structured output generated after bootstrapping or amending project instructions, detailing versioning changes, placeholder handling, and path preservation to enforce repository governance policies.

How do I set up default paths for Product, Technical Context, Deployment & Operations, and Project Plan files?▼

You can set up default paths by running this Skill to evaluate your project-instructions.md; it automatically applies sensible defaults for these registered bootstrap documents whenever existing paths are not found.

Can I amend bootstrap instructions without overwriting my existing project-instructions.md content?▼

Yes, you can amend bootstrap instructions without losing existing content; the Skill targets management of registered document paths and policy enforcement while preserving the current information inside project-instructions.md.

What policy rules are enforced when initializing project instructions?▼

The policy rules enforced during project instructions initialization cover placeholder handling, versioning, and path preservation, ensuring consistent governance and repeatable setup for downstream agents.

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