new-project-setup

Sequence six foundational skills to scaffold a complete dbt analytics project.

1|1|Updated Feb 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nrakow/ae-skills-dev --skill new-project-setup
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Skill: new-project-setup
Source: https://github.com/nrakow/ae-skills-dev/tree/main/skills/new-project-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nrakow/ae-skills-dev --skill new-project-setup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Starting a new analytics project from zero is error-prone and time-consuming, with inconsistent starter configurations and fragmented tooling. This skill provides a guided, end-to-end workflow that sets up a production-ready dbt project, captures stack context, enforces styling standards, outlines an initial data model plan, defines a testing strategy, and scaffolds CI/CD. It ensures alignment across the team and accelerates delivery by sequencing six foundational skills in a repeatable pattern.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end phase sequencing: captures stack context, scaffolds dbt, enforces SQL style, designs the data model, establishes testing, and configures CI/CD.
  • Context-aware starter: adapts to warehouse, toolchain, and team maturity to produce consistent project skeletons.
  • Reusable blueprint: provides a repeatable workflow that teams can reuse for new projects or rebalance existing ones.

Quick Start

Invoke this workflow at project inception to generate a complete dbt project skeleton and starter configurations.

Frequently Asked Questions about new-project-setup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up a dbt project from scratch?

To set up a dbt project from scratch, this workflow sequences six foundational skills to scaffold the project structure, capture stack context, enforce SQL style, plan data models, define testing, and configure CI/CD for production readiness.

What is included in a production-ready analytics project bootstrap?

A production-ready analytics project bootstrap includes a complete dbt project structure, environment context, style guide, initial data model plan, testing approach, and CI/CD configuration.

Does this project setup workflow adapt to my specific data warehouse and toolchain?

Yes, the context-aware starter adapts to your warehouse, toolchain, and team maturity to produce a consistent project skeleton tailored to your specific stack.

Can I use this workflow to rebuild an existing dbt project?

Yes, you can use this workflow to rebuild an existing dbt project from scratch by applying its repeatable pattern to rebalance and standardize your foundational configurations.

What is the best way to establish a testing strategy and CI/CD for analytics engineering?

The best way to establish testing and CI/CD for analytics engineering is to use an end-to-end phase sequencing workflow that defines a testing approach and scaffolds CI/CD alongside data models.