oss-prep

Scan software projects for personal data and prepare files for open-source release.

30|2|Updated Jun 9, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/k3nnethfrancis/agent-utils --skill oss-prep
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: oss-prep
Source: https://github.com/k3nnethfrancis/agent-utils/tree/main/skills/oss-prep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/k3nnethfrancis/agent-utils --skill oss-prep

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of preparing a software project for public release, ensuring it's accessible, shareable, and understandable to a new audience.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project Scanning: Identifies personal identifiers, hardcoded paths, and private references.
  • Structure Analysis: Assesses entry points, CLI interfaces, dependency documentation, and installation clarity.
  • Documentation Review: Evaluates READMEs and other documentation for user-friendliness.
  • Transformation: Generalizes paths, refines READMEs for public consumption, and considers distribution formats.
  • Use Case: You've completed a personal project and want to share it on GitHub. This skill helps you clean up sensitive information, improve documentation, and structure it for easy understanding and use by others.

Quick Start

Use the oss-prep skill to scan the current project for items that need attention before open-sourcing.

Frequently Asked Questions about oss-prep

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prepare a software project for open-source release?

To prepare a project for open-source release, scan for personal identifiers, assess project structure and documentation, and transform files for public sharing. This ensures accessibility, shareability, and interoperability for CLI-first and markdown-driven designs.

What is the best way to scan a codebase for personal data before publishing to GitHub?

The best way to scan a codebase before publishing to GitHub is to use an automated tool that identifies personal identifiers, hardcoded paths, and private references. This skill automates that detection to help clean up sensitive information.

How do I make my README documentation more user-friendly for an open-source project?

To make README documentation more user-friendly for an open-source project, evaluate and refine it for public consumption. This skill reviews documentation to ensure installation clarity and dependency instructions are easy for new users to understand.

Does this open-source preparation tool check project structure and CLI interfaces?

Yes, this open-source preparation tool checks project structure and CLI interfaces. It assesses entry points, dependency documentation, and installation clarity to ensure the project is accessible and agent-usable for public sharing.

Can I use this to generalize hardcoded paths and private references in my code?

Yes, you can use this to generalize hardcoded paths and private references in your code. The transformation feature refines files for public consumption, addressing shareability and interoperability principles for markdown-driven distribution.