minions-init

Create a knowledge vault directory structure, indexes, and initial config.

Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Catafal/minions-skill --skill minions-init
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: minions-init
Source: https://github.com/Catafal/minions-skill/tree/main/minions-init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Catafal/minions-skill --skill minions-init

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

One-time bootstrap for the Minions knowledge vault. Creates directories, indexes, conventions, and config. Fully autonomous except for two interactive questions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Creates a complete vault directory structure including People, Organizations, Projects, Technologies, Concepts, Places, Events, Sources (papers, books, articles), _Inbox, _Learnings, Journal, and _Index directories.
  • Generates initial index files (catalog.yaml, graph.yaml, timeline.yaml) and a _Meta/state.json with the vault's location and domains.
  • Applies shared vault conventions and provides an entity-template to standardize new entity files.

Quick Start

Run /minions-init in Claude Code to bootstrap the vault and generate its initial directory structure, indexes, and config.

Frequently Asked Questions about minions-init

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I bootstrap a knowledge vault directory structure in Claude Code?

To bootstrap a knowledge vault, you can run an initialization command that creates the full directory structure, indexes, and conventions, generating folders for People, Organizations, Projects, Technologies, and Concepts.

What directories are created when setting up a knowledge vault?

Setting up a knowledge vault creates directories including People, Organizations, Projects, Technologies, Concepts, Places, Events, Sources, _Inbox, _Learnings, Journal, and _Index, establishing a standardized folder layout.

Can I repair an existing vault setup without losing my current files?

Yes, you can repair an existing vault setup because the initialization process enforces non-destructive setup, establishing the vault location, domains, and fixed folder layout while preserving your existing knowledge files.

What index and state files are generated during vault initialization?

Vault initialization generates initial index files including catalog.yaml, graph.yaml, and timeline.yaml, alongside a _Meta/state.json file that records the vault's location and domains.

Do I need to manually configure vault conventions and entity templates?

No, you do not need to manually configure vault conventions because the initialization applies shared vault conventions automatically and provides an entity-template to standardize new entity files.

How much interaction is required to set up a knowledge vault for the first time?

Setting up a knowledge vault for the first time is fully autonomous except for two interactive questions, allowing you to establish the vault location and domains with minimal manual input.