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onboard-claude

Create .claude/memorybank/ scaffolding with overview.md, progress.md, session.md, and logs.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#Claude#memory-bank#onboard#session-tracking#workspace-setup#memorybank
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fpontejos/claude-helpers --skill onboard-claude
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: onboard-claude
Source: https://github.com/fpontejos/claude-helpers/tree/main/skills/onboard-claude
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fpontejos/claude-helpers --skill onboard-claude

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the initial setup of Claude's memory bank and session tracking for a new project workspace, eliminating repetitive scaffolding tasks and ensuring a consistent starting point.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create a memory bank scaffold under .claude/memorybank/ with overview.md, progress.md, session.md, and a logs index to track sessions.
  • Generate a stable overview document that anchors project identity, architecture notes, and conventions for quick onboarding.
  • Provide ready-to-use session and progress artifacts to support ongoing work, handoffs, and retrospective reflections.
  • Facilitate repeatable onboarding for new projects, teams, and repository setups.

Quick Start

From the workspace root, run the onboard-claude skill to initialize the memory bank scaffold and session tracking for a new project workspace.

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard-claude

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up a Claude memory bank for a new project workspace?▼

To set up a Claude memory bank, run the onboard-claude skill from your workspace root to generate the .claude/memorybank/ directory with overview.md, progress.md, session.md, and a logs index for tracking ongoing work.

What files are needed for Claude session tracking and project onboarding?▼

Claude session tracking requires overview.md, progress.md, session.md, and a logs index. These files anchor project identity, track progress, and record session handoffs for consistent onboarding.

Can I use an automated scaffold to create a memory bank structure for Claude?▼

Yes, you can use the onboard-claude skill to automate memory bank scaffolding. It creates the full .claude/memorybank/ structure and session-tracking artifacts, eliminating repetitive manual setup for new projects.

Does initializing a Claude memory bank require any specific dependencies or tools?▼

Initializing a Claude memory bank requires only filesystem access. No additional dependencies or external tools are needed to generate the memorybank structure and session-tracking artifacts in your workspace.

What is the best way to ensure repeatable onboarding for Claude across multiple repository setups?▼

The best way to ensure repeatable onboarding is using an automated scaffolding skill like onboard-claude. It consistently generates the same memorybank structure and session-tracking artifacts across fresh workspaces and team setups.

Why use a memory bank scaffold for Claude workspace setup instead of manual file creation?▼

Using a memory bank scaffold ensures a consistent starting point by automatically generating standardized overview, progress, and session artifacts, eliminating repetitive manual tasks and reducing configuration errors.

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