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project-init

Create an Automaker-ready .automaker scaffold with configuration files.

1|Updated Feb 25, 2026
Search Tags:#configuration#scaffold#repository#project-setup#initialize#automaker
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jbactad/claude-plugins --skill project-init-jbactad
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: project-init
Source: https://github.com/jbactad/claude-plugins/tree/main/automaker-skills/skills/project-init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jbactad/claude-plugins --skill project-init-jbactad

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Bootstrap the .automaker/ directory structure and essential configuration files so any codebase is ready for AI-driven feature development with Automaker.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze the project to determine tech stack, version control state, and monorepo layout.
  • Create the complete .automaker directory tree with context, features, images, and a default categories.json and settings.json.
  • Generate essential files (context/CLAUDE.md, context/context-metadata.json, worktree-init.sh if applicable, and proper .gitignore rules) and present a repeatable bootstrap workflow.

Quick Start

Tell Automaker to initialize the current project so Automaker scaffolds the full .automaker directory and defaults.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-init

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I initialize an Automaker project scaffold in a new repository?▼

To initialize an Automaker project scaffold, instruct Automaker to bootstrap the current repository, which automatically generates the complete .automaker directory tree, default categories.json, settings.json, and context files.

What files and directories are created when bootstrapping an Automaker-ready repository?▼

Bootstrapping an Automaker-ready repository creates the .automaker/ directory containing context/, features/, images/, along with categories.json, settings.json, context/CLAUDE.md, context-metadata.json, and worktree-init.sh.

Can I set up Automaker configurations for an existing monorepo?▼

Yes, you can set up Automaker configurations for an existing monorepo. The initialization process analyzes the project layout to apply standard .automaker configurations and appropriate gitignore rules across monorepo structures.

What is the best way to migrate an existing codebase to Automaker?▼

The best way to migrate an existing codebase to Automaker is running the project initialization, which analyzes your tech stack and version control state to scaffold the necessary .automaker directory structure and configuration files.

Do I need to manually configure gitignore rules for the .automaker directory?▼

No, you do not need to manually configure gitignore rules. The project initialization automatically generates and applies proper gitignore rules for the .automaker directory structure during the scaffolding process.

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