playbook-setup

Configure the RDPI playbook by initializing or appending CLAUDE.md sections.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/KMakayee/playbook --skill playbook-setup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: playbook-setup
Source: https://github.com/KMakayee/playbook/tree/main/.claude/skills/playbook-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KMakayee/playbook --skill playbook-setup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It sets up your repository so Claude and Codex follow the playbook’s structured RDPI workflow, including filling required placeholders in CLAUDE.md and verifying expected project artifacts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • New vs existing project setup: Guides the developer through either starting from the playbook template or appending the required sections into an existing CLAUDE.md without overwriting their current content.
  • Automatic section filling: Uses a thorough Explore subagent to detect what’s unfilled and drafts paste-ready content for each CLAUDE.md section.
  • Optional installation & recommendations: Offers global utility skill installation and suggests enabling LSP for faster multi-file work.
  • Safety checks on maintainer artifacts: Verifies that playbook maintainer working artifacts in tasks/ were removed, and warns if leftovers remain.

Quick Start

Run the playbook-setup skill and answer whether your project is new or existing so it can fill your CLAUDE.md sections and prepare RDPI workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions about playbook-setup

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

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How do I set up the CLAUDE.md file for a new project using the RDPI playbook?

To set up the CLAUDE.md file for a new project, the playbook-setup skill initializes the required RDPI sections from a template and fills unfilled placeholders. It uses an Explore subagent to draft content based on your codebase.

Can I add the RDPI workflow to an existing CLAUDE.md without overwriting my content?

You can add the RDPI workflow to an existing CLAUDE.md without overwriting your content by running the setup skill on an existing project. It appends the required playbook sections safely without removing your current configurations.

What is the RDPI playbook workflow for Claude Code and Codex?

The RDPI playbook workflow for Claude Code and Codex is a structured project setup process configured in CLAUDE.md. It standardizes codebase exploration and task execution by filling required placeholders and verifying project artifacts.

Does the playbook-setup skill automatically detect and fill missing CLAUDE.md sections?

Yes, the playbook-setup skill automatically detects missing CLAUDE.md sections using a subagent-based codebase exploration. It drafts paste-ready content for each unfilled placeholder to complete your project configuration.

What happens if there are leftover maintainer artifacts in the tasks folder after project setup?

If there are leftover maintainer artifacts in the tasks folder after project setup, the skill performs a post-check and warns you. This safety verification ensures playbook working artifacts are properly removed from your repository.

Do I need to confirm changes before the skill edits my CLAUDE.md file?

Yes, you need to confirm changes before the skill edits your CLAUDE.md file because the setup requires interactive confirmation. It then applies controlled file edits via the Edit tool to safely update your project configuration.