open-the-shop

Scan monorepo projects for missing environment variables and generate service setup checklists.

1|Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/steve-piece/bytheslice --skill open-the-shop
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Skill: open-the-shop
Source: https://github.com/steve-piece/bytheslice/tree/main/skills/open-the-shop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/steve-piece/bytheslice --skill open-the-shop

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the manual, error-prone process of configuring environment variables and external service credentials, preventing cascading failures in development and CI/CD pipelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Environment Auditing: Automatically scans for missing or placeholder environment variables across monorepo applications.
  • Service Provisioning Guidance: Generates a tailored, link-rich checklist for provisioning required external services like Supabase, Stripe, or Clerk.
  • Verification Gate: Ensures all required keys are present and non-empty in local configuration files before allowing feature work to proceed.

Quick Start

Run the open the shop skill to scan your project environment and generate a setup checklist for all required external services.

Frequently Asked Questions about open-the-shop

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

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How do I automate environment setup and verify service readiness before CI?

Automating environment setup involves scanning monorepo configurations to validate required keys and generate provisioning guidance for external services, ensuring readiness before CI stages. This skill operates as a verification gate to block feature work until configuration files are correctly populated.

What is the best way to check for missing environment variables across a monorepo?

Checking for missing environment variables across a monorepo requires auditing local configuration files for placeholder patterns and empty keys. This skill automates environment auditing by discovering required configuration keys and ensuring they are present and non-empty.

How do I generate setup instructions for external service credentials like Supabase and Stripe?

Generating setup instructions for external service credentials involves scanning project dependencies to identify required services like Supabase or Stripe. This skill provides human-readable provisioning guidance with direct links for service setup and GitHub secret management.

Can I use this environment auditing tool to validate file existence and placeholder patterns locally?

Yes, you can use environment auditing to validate file existence and placeholder patterns locally. This skill operates across monorepo structures to verify configuration files, ensuring required keys are correctly populated before allowing development to proceed.

Why do I need a verification gate for environment variables in development pipelines?

A verification gate for environment variables is needed to prevent cascading failures in development and CI/CD pipelines. This skill eliminates manual configuration errors by ensuring all required external service credentials are present and non-empty before feature work begins.