onboard

Generate a contextual onboarding document for a specified role or project area.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/emcconnell/nova-scout --skill onboard-emcconnell
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/emcconnell/nova-scout/tree/main/.claude/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/emcconnell/nova-scout --skill onboard-emcconnell

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill generates a concise, contextual onboarding document for a new human contributor or autonomous agent joining the project, summarizing project state, architecture, conventions, and current priorities tailored to the specified role or area.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context-aware summary: reads project overview files and agent definitions to produce a role-specific introduction.
  • Area scanning: inspects relevant directories (for example src/, design/, production/) and highlights key files, architecture, and conventions.
  • Interactive save flow: presents the onboarding document for review and asks permission before writing to the repository production/onboarding path.
  • Use case: onboard a new programmer by outlining core singletons, gameplay systems, first bugfix tasks, and sprint context.

Quick Start

Generate an onboarding document for a new programmer focusing on the src and production directories and save it after confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

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How do I generate an onboarding document for new contributors joining a project?

Generate a contextual onboarding document by reading project overview files and agent definitions, scanning relevant directories and git history, and summarizing architecture, conventions, and current sprint context for new contributors.

What is contextual onboarding for autonomous agents and new programmers?

Contextual onboarding is a role-specific project summary that outlines core systems, key files, conventions, and suggested first tasks to help new programmers or agent roles quickly understand project architecture and priorities.

How do I summarize project architecture and conventions for a specific role?

Summarize project architecture and conventions by inspecting directories like src, design, and production, highlighting key files and gameplay systems, and tailoring the output to the specified role or project area.

Can I save generated onboarding documentation directly to a repository?

Yes, the interactive save flow presents the onboarding document for review and asks for user confirmation before writing the output to the repository's production onboarding path.

Does contributor onboarding work for open-source game projects?

Yes, contributor onboarding applies to open-source game projects by summarizing core singletons, gameplay systems, first bugfix tasks, and current sprint context tailored for new contributors.

What do I need to create a project summary for a new agent role?

Creating a project summary requires reading existing project overview files and agent definitions, plus access to relevant source directories and git history to accurately map current priorities and architecture.