kickoff

Create /docs directory scaffolding with standard subfolders and README files.

3|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bpawlakj/ai-devkit --skill kickoff-bpawlakj
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: kickoff
Source: https://github.com/bpawlakj/ai-devkit/tree/main/claude/skills/kickoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bpawlakj/ai-devkit --skill kickoff-bpawlakj

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It sets up a consistent /docs documentation structure so a project’s architecture, research, reference material, and ongoing work have clear, discoverable home folders.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Idempotent docs scaffolding: creates docs/ and key subdirectories (architecture/, analyzes/, reference/, work/) plus canonical README.md files without overwriting existing content.
  • Brownfield onboarding assist: detects an existing codebase and optionally runs Claude Code’s built-in /init to generate CLAUDE.md so the workspace is immediately AI-ready.
  • Doc convention seeding: lays down a documentation layout that supports downstream skills like /product-spec, /discover, and /atomize.

Quick Start

Ask Claude Code to run the kickoff skill for the current repository by saying: "Run the kickoff skill to initialize the /docs directory for this project."

Frequently Asked Questions about kickoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up documentation scaffolding for a new repository?

Documentation scaffolding creates a `/docs` directory with standard subfolders for architecture, analyses, reference, and work. This establishes consistent documentation conventions for future product development and task decomposition.

Can I generate an AI-ready CLAUDE.md file for an existing codebase?

Yes, for an existing brownfield codebase, the skill can optionally detect your current project and run Claude Code's built-in `/init` invocation to generate a `CLAUDE.md` file, making the workspace immediately AI-ready.

Will running the docs initialization overwrite my existing project files?

No, the docs initialization uses idempotent create-if-absent file operations. It safely creates canonical `README.md` files and directories without overwriting any existing content in your repository.

What is the best way to structure documentation for brownfield onboarding?

The best way to structure documentation for brownfield onboarding is to apply a standardized layout with `architecture/`, `analyzes/`, `reference/`, and `work/` directories, which supports downstream skills like product discovery.

Does the documentation scaffolding support both greenfield and brownfield repositories?

Yes, the documentation scaffolding supports both greenfield and brownfield repositories. It applies consistent documentation conventions to both, with optional brownfield detection to assist with existing codebase onboarding.