One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/scunning1975/MixtapeTools --skill newproject
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: newproject
Source: https://github.com/scunning1975/MixtapeTools/tree/main/.claude/skills/newproject
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/scunning1975/MixtapeTools --skill newproject

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Scaffold a new research project with standard directory structure, CLAUDE.md template, and documented README to ensure consistent organization from the start.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Creates a complete project skeleton including CLAUDE.md, README, code/, data/, output/, documents/, decks/, notes/, and progress_logs/.
  • Generates a per-project README with a visual directory tree and purpose descriptions, copying the CLAUDE.md from a permanent template and editing it per project.
  • Provides a ready-to-use setup log to preserve session continuity across Claude conversations and project initialization tasks.

Quick Start

Provide a project-name to scaffold the full directory structure and templates for a new research project.

Frequently Asked Questions about newproject

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a new research project with a standard directory structure?

To scaffold a new research project, provide a project-name input and the tool automatically generates a complete directory skeleton including code, data, output, documents, decks, notes, and progress_logs subfolders.

What is the best way to generate a project README and CLAUDE.md template automatically?

Generating a project README and CLAUDE.md template happens automatically during project scaffolding by copying a permanent CLAUDE.md template and creating a README with a visual directory tree and purpose descriptions.

Can I use this project scaffold for data science and economics research workflows?

Yes, this project scaffold applies at project initiation across economics and data science workflows, ensuring consistent directory organization and standardized documentation for both teams and individuals.

Does the research project scaffold require any dependencies or components to run?

No dependencies or components are required to run the research project scaffold; you only need to provide a project-name to initiate the automated directory creation and template generation process.

How do I preserve session continuity when initializing a new research project?

To preserve session continuity across Claude conversations, the scaffolding process creates a ready-to-use setup log in the progress_logs folder to track project initialization tasks.

What folders are included in a standard research project directory structure?

A standard research project directory structure includes code, data, output, documents, decks, notes, and progress_logs subfolders, along with CLAUDE.md and README files generated at the root level.