onboard

Generate a contextual Markdown onboarding guide from project state and conventions.

1|Updated May 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/imclab/xrA1-swarm --skill onboard-imclab
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/imclab/xrA1-swarm/tree/main/.claude/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/imclab/xrA1-swarm --skill onboard-imclab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Onboard helps new contributors or agents quickly understand the project’s current state, architecture, conventions, and immediate priorities so they can start contributing without time-consuming manual exploration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Role/Area-based onboarding generation: Produces a tailored onboarding document summarizing what matters most for the specified role or area.
  • Context-aware project scanning: Reads CLAUDE.md and (when provided) the relevant agent definition, then scans the most relevant directories (e.g., src/, design/, narrative/, tests/, production/) and recent changes to reflect current momentum.
  • Actionable first steps: Includes key dependencies, common pitfalls, and a structured “first tasks” plan to accelerate ramp-up.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to onboard you for a specific area by saying: "Generate an onboarding document for the QA role so I can start running the right checks this sprint."

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate role-based onboarding documentation for a new project contributor?

Role-based onboarding documentation is generated by scanning project directories, reading CLAUDE.md, and summarizing current architecture and conventions into a structured Markdown ramp-up guide. The resulting document is saved with an onboarding-[role]-[date] filename to standardize contributor knowledge transfer.

What is the best way to create a contextual onboarding guide for a new agent joining a project?

A contextual onboarding guide for a new agent is created by loading relevant agent definitions, scanning appropriate directories like src/ and tests/, and extracting recent changes. This process grounds the output in current project momentum, ensuring the agent receives actionable first steps and relevant context.

How do I document project architecture and conventions for a specific role like QA?

Project architecture and conventions are documented for a specific role by applying area-scoped scanning to directories like tests/ and reading CLAUDE.md. This targets the role's immediate needs, producing a tailored guide that highlights key dependencies, common pitfalls, and a structured first tasks plan.

Can I automatically scan repository changes to help new contributors ramp up faster?

Repository scanning is used to help new contributors ramp up faster by analyzing recent changes and project state. The skill reads CLAUDE.md, scans relevant directories, and produces a structured Markdown onboarding document that reflects current momentum and outlines actionable first steps.

Does generating contributor ramp-up documentation require a specific project structure?

Generating contributor ramp-up documentation relies on reading CLAUDE.md and scanning relevant directories like design/, narrative/, or production/. While it adapts to the specified role or area, having these standard project context files and organized folders ensures the most accurate onboarding output.

What should an onboarding document include to help a new developer start contributing?

An onboarding document should include a summary of project state, architecture, conventions, and immediate priorities to help a new developer start contributing. It also provides key dependencies, common pitfalls, and a structured first tasks plan to accelerate the initial ramp-up process.