open-source

Generate open-source governance documents and configurations for projects.

2|Updated Jul 5, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/igarbayo/open-source --skill open-source-igarbayo
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Skill: open-source
Source: https://github.com/igarbayo/open-source/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/igarbayo/open-source --skill open-source-igarbayo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the setup of open-source governance for projects, ensuring compliance with best practices and reducing manual effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Documentation Generation: Generates essential open-source documents like README, LICENSE, CONTRIBUTING, and others.
  • Customizable Artifacts: Allows users to select specific artifacts to generate based on their project needs.
  • Progressive Disclosure: Provides detailed information for each artifact only when needed, optimizing context load.

Quick Start

Run the open-source skill to start setting up open-source governance for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about open-source

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

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How do I set up open-source governance documents for a new project?

To set up open-source governance, you can automate the generation of essential documents like README, LICENSE, and CONTRIBUTING files, ensuring compliance with FSF and OSI best practices. This reduces manual effort by applying standardized project configurations.

What is open-source governance and why do I need it for my repository?

Open-source governance involves establishing project configurations and essential documents that ensure compliance with FSF and OSI best practices. You need it to define contribution rules, licensing, and project setup standards for new and existing open-source projects.

Can I generate specific open-source documents like CONTRIBUTING and LICENSE selectively?

Yes, you can customize artifacts by selecting specific documents to generate based on your project needs. This progressive disclosure approach provides detailed information for each artifact only when needed, optimizing context load.

Does the open-source governance setup work with existing projects or only new ones?

The open-source governance setup applies to both new and existing projects, focusing on compliance with FSF and OSI best practices. It generates essential documents and configurations regardless of your project's current state.

Do I need Claude Code to automate open-source project setup and document generation?

Yes, you need Claude Code or OpenCode to execute the skill and manage the generated artifacts. These environments are required to run the automated document generation and apply the open-source project configurations.

What's the best way to ensure my open-source project complies with FSF and OSI best practices?

The best way to ensure FSF and OSI compliance is to automate your open-source governance setup. This generates essential documents like README and LICENSE files while applying standardized best practices to your project configuration.