project-initialization-phase

Generate eight project documentation files from questionnaire responses and codebase scans.

Updated Feb 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DYAI2025/MOD_shark-engine --skill project-initialization-phase-dyai2025
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: project-initialization-phase
Source: https://github.com/DYAI2025/MOD_shark-engine/tree/main/sharkengine/.claude/skills/project-initialization-phase
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DYAI2025/MOD_shark-engine --skill project-initialization-phase-dyai2025

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Bootstrapping project architecture and governance documentation is labor-intensive and error-prone. This skill automates the generation of eight core docs by combining a guided questionnaire with optional brownfield codebase analysis, ensuring consistency from the start.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Orchestrates a 15-question interactive questionnaire, performs brownfield codebase scanning (tech stack detection and ERD extraction from migrations), and launches a project-architect agent to generate eight documentation files.
  • Outputs a complete documentation bundle: overview, system-architecture, tech-stack, data-architecture, api-strategy, capacity-planning, deployment-strategy, development-workflow, plus an ADR baseline.
  • Use when starting greenfield projects or documenting brownfield setups to ensure cross-document alignment, traceability, and a solid architectural baseline.

Quick Start

Invoke /init-project to generate 8 design documents by completing a 15-question questionnaire and optionally scanning an existing codebase.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-initialization-phase

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate project documentation generation for a new software architecture?

Automate project documentation generation by completing a 15-question interactive questionnaire, which orchestrates the creation of eight core architectural documents and an ADR baseline. This ensures cross-document alignment and traceability from the initial setup phase.

Can I generate architecture docs by scanning an existing brownfield codebase?

Yes, you can generate architecture docs for brownfield projects through automatic codebase detection that scans your tech stack and extracts ERDs from migrations. These scan results combine with questionnaire responses to produce accurate baseline documentation.

What specific design documents are needed to bootstrap a software project?

Bootstrapping a software project requires eight core docs: overview, system-architecture, tech-stack, data-architecture, api-strategy, capacity-planning, deployment-strategy, and development-workflow. Generating these together ensures cross-document consistency and a solid architectural baseline.

How do I ensure cross-document consistency when creating initial project architecture docs?

Ensure cross-document consistency by using an automated generation process that applies cross-document consistency validation across all eight output files. This mechanism verifies alignment between system architecture, data models, and API strategies during creation.

Does the project initialization process support generating visual system architecture diagrams?

Yes, the project initialization process supports generating visual system architecture diagrams through automated Mermaid diagram generation. These diagrams are created alongside the eight core documentation files to visually map the system structure.

What is the best way to document an existing software setup without manual overhead?

The best way to document an existing setup without manual overhead is combining a guided questionnaire with automatic codebase scanning to output a complete documentation bundle. This approach eliminates labor-intensive manual writing while ensuring architectural accuracy.