onboard

Manages user profiles, configuration preferences, and saved memories for an AI assistant.

88|15|Updated May 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/open-octo/octo-agent --skill onboard-open-octo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/open-octo/octo-agent/tree/main/internal/skills/defaults/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/open-octo/octo-agent --skill onboard-open-octo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides users through personalizing their assistant, defining its name and personality, creating user and assistant profiles, and maintaining saved memories without manually editing configuration files.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • First-run onboarding: Conducts a guided setup for the assistant's identity, personality, user profile, permissions, reasoning preferences, and profile files.
  • Profile curation: Updates the assistant's soul or the user's profile while preserving structure, language, and unrelated content.
  • Memory management: Reviews, updates, confirms, or permanently deletes individual memory files with explicit user confirmation for deletion.
  • Use Case: A new user can personalize Octo in one conversation, while an existing user can revise the assistant's tone or remove an outdated memory without restarting the full setup.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to run onboarding, change its personality, update your profile, or review a saved memory.

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I personalize my AI assistant without manually editing configuration files?

You can personalize your AI assistant through a guided onboarding conversation that interactively configures its identity, personality, and reasoning preferences while automatically writing the files. This avoids manual configuration file edits.

Can I update my user profile or the assistant's personality after the initial setup?

Yes, you can curate existing user and assistant profiles to update tone or personal details. The process preserves the original file structure, language, and unrelated content while applying your specific profile updates.

How do I review and permanently delete saved assistant memories?

You can review saved memories individually and request deletion. The assistant requires explicit user confirmation before permanently deleting any memory files to prevent accidental data loss.

What is the best way to configure assistant permissions and reasoning preferences?

The best way to configure permissions and reasoning preferences is through the first-run onboarding setup. It interactively guides you through each setting and safely stores them under the assistant home directory.

Does updating my assistant profile overwrite existing configuration settings?

No, updating an assistant profile preserves existing configuration settings. The curation process selectively reads and writes files, ensuring unrelated content and structural elements remain intact.

When should I run AI assistant onboarding for memory management?

You should run onboarding for memory management when you need to review, update, confirm, or permanently delete saved memories. It provides a safe interface with safeguards around destructive file actions.