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Guide new contributors through project onboarding and environment verification.

1|Updated Jan 16, 2026
Search Tags:#onboarding#project overview#contributor guide#developer setup#team integration
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/coreindustries/core-ai-template --skill onboard-coreindustries
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Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/coreindustries/core-ai-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/coreindustries/core-ai-template --skill onboard-coreindustries

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of integrating new team members by providing a clear, guided walkthrough of the project's structure, environment, and current state.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project Introduction: Explains the project's purpose, technology stack, and architecture.
  • Environment Verification: Checks for necessary tools and project setup.
  • Current State Overview: Shows the current branch, uncommitted changes, and recent activity.
  • Actionable Next Steps: Suggests tasks and setup procedures for new contributors.
  • Use Case: A new developer joins a project. They run /onboard to quickly understand the project, verify their environment, see what work is in progress, and get recommendations on how to start contributing.

Quick Start

Run the onboard skill to get a guided walkthrough of the project.

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I onboard new contributors to a software project?▼

Contributor onboarding involves explaining the project purpose, technology stack, and directory structure. A guided walkthrough verifies the development environment, checks the current project state, and suggests actionable first steps for team integration.

What is the best way to guide developer setup for a new project?▼

Developer setup is best guided by verifying the necessary tools and checking the current project state, including the branch and uncommitted changes. This identifies missing environment components and suggests setup procedures to facilitate integration into the development workflow.

How does a project overview help with team integration?▼

A project overview helps team integration by explaining the architecture and technology stack to new developers. Providing this context alongside environment verification and current state checks ensures developers understand the codebase and can start contributing quickly.

Can I check the current project state and environment before starting contributor onboarding?▼

Yes, you can check the current project state and environment during onboarding. The process verifies necessary development tools, shows the current branch, highlights uncommitted changes, and reviews recent activity to ensure the workspace is ready for contribution.

What actionable first steps should a new developer take after project onboarding?▼

After project onboarding, actionable first steps include following the suggested setup procedures and tasks based on the current project state. This ensures the environment is verified and the developer is ready to integrate into the active development workflow.

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