init-workspace

Set up a Claude Code workspace with plugins, rules, and verification.

15|3|Updated Jun 13, 2026

Search Tags:#claude code #workspace setup #codebase mapping #sidequest #plugin orchestration #workspace bootstrap #live rules

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npx skills add https://github.com/Eigenwise/eigenwise-toolshed --skill init-workspace-eigenwise

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Skill: init-workspace
Source: https://github.com/Eigenwise/eigenwise-toolshed/tree/main/plugins/workbench/skills/init-workspace
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Eigenwise/eigenwise-toolshed --skill init-workspace-eigenwise

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the guesswork from setting up a Claude Code workspace by turning a new or existing project into a consistent, verified .claude/ setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

Workspace orchestration: Guides the full setup sequence from project assessment through plugin installation, reload, and verification.
Context and rules wiring: Creates live rules, structure notes, and optional CLAUDE.md context so the workspace behaves consistently on every prompt.
Plugin-aware onboarding: Coordinates Toolshed plugins such as codebase mapping, live rules, and Sidequest, while respecting reload boundaries and existing project settings.
Use case: A team starts a fresh repo and wants Claude Code ready to work with the right workspace plugins, rules, and project conventions in place before implementation begins.

Quick Start

Use the init-workspace skill to set up this project’s Claude Code workspace with the right plugins, rules, and structure notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about init-workspace

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I set up a Claude Code workspace for an existing project repository?▼

To set up a Claude Code workspace, you orchestrate a full sequence from project assessment through plugin installation, reload, and verification. This creates a consistent `.claude/` setup with live rules, structure notes, and project conventions wired correctly.

What are live rules in Claude Code and how do they affect workspace behavior?▼

Live rules in Claude Code are context configurations that ensure the workspace behaves consistently on every prompt. They are wired during workspace setup alongside structure notes and optional `CLAUDE.md` context to maintain project conventions.

Can I use Toolshed plugins like codebase mapping and Sidequest during workspace bootstrap?▼

Yes, workspace bootstrap coordinates Toolshed plugins such as codebase mapping, live rules, and Sidequest. The setup respects reload boundaries and existing project settings while applying plugin-aware onboarding for your repository.

What's the best way to configure Claude Code conventions before starting implementation?▼

The best way to configure Claude Code conventions is through workspace orchestration that applies live rules, structure notes, and optional `CLAUDE.md` context. This ensures the right workspace plugins and project conventions are in place before implementation begins.

Do I need Workbench to bootstrap a Claude Code workspace?▼

Yes, workspace bootstrap requires Workbench along with Toolshed plugin orchestration, live rules, structure notes, and reload-safe sequencing to fully set up the Claude Code environment end to end.

Why does my Claude Code workspace setup fail during plugin reload?▼

Workspace setup can fail during plugin reload if reload boundaries are not respected. The setup requires reload-safe sequencing to coordinate Toolshed plugins properly and verify the post-install state of the `.claude/` configuration.