project-kickoff

To set up a new project from scratch, this kickoff workflow guides you through a 10-phase process covering repo scaffolding, project configuration, testing scaffolds, and README generation. It adapts to various tech stacks and domains to get your project ready.

The best way to structure a project kickoff for diverse initiatives is using a guided discovery interview and pre-filled confirmation block. This 10-phase workflow aligns scope before creating your repository, configuration files, and first tasks.

Yes, you can use this workflow to generate documentation for your repository. It writes a concise README and creates a CLAUDE.md file with project setup rules, alongside scaffolding tests and fetching references via opensrc.

Yes, project kickoff works without any dependencies, as it has zero required dependencies. The 10-phase workflow includes a tool check phase to verify your environment before proceeding with repo setup and configuration.

The verification process works by performing a checklist at the end of the 10-phase project setup. This ensures your repo scaffolding, testing scaffolds, and documentation are correctly configured before you create your first task.

The discovery phase includes a guided interview to understand your project scope, naming, and branding needs. It uses a pre-filled confirmation block to align on requirements before taking action on repo setup and configuration.