project-init

Automate Claude Code project configuration with a SessionStart hook.

19|6|Updated Aug 18, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #project setup #permissions #Claude Code #jq #settings.json

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/ArjenSchwarz/agentic-coding --skill project-init-arjenschwarz

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: project-init
Source: https://github.com/ArjenSchwarz/agentic-coding/tree/main/claude/skills/project-init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ArjenSchwarz/agentic-coding --skill project-init-arjenschwarz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates initial Claude Code project configuration by adding a SessionStart hook and evaluating language-based permissions, reducing manual config tasks and ensuring consistent setups.

Core Features & Use Cases

Language detection from common project files (go.mod, package.json, Cargo.toml, etc.).
Auto-creates or merges .claude/settings.json with a SessionStart hook that can remote-setup Claude.
Idempotent: safe to re-run without duplicating hooks or permissions.
Requires jq to manipulate JSON.

Quick Start

From your project root, run ~/.claude/skills/project-init/scripts/setup-project.sh. The script will create or merge .claude/settings.json with sensible defaults. Ensure jq is installed.