project-onboard

Automate software project onboarding with GitHub repositories, documentation, and observability configuration.

2|Updated Feb 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mistakeknot/Clavain --skill project-onboard-mistakeknot
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Skill: project-onboard
Source: https://github.com/mistakeknot/Clavain/tree/main/skills/project-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mistakeknot/Clavain --skill project-onboard-mistakeknot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the initial setup of any software project, whether new or existing, by automating crucial infrastructure, documentation, and configuration tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Project Initialization: Creates Git repositories, scaffolds essential documentation (CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, etc.), and sets up project management tools like Beads.
  • Intelligent Introspection: Scans existing project structure, languages, and configurations to avoid redundant work and tailor the setup.
  • Guided Configuration: Interactively prompts the user for project-specific details like goals, build commands, and roadmap modules.
  • Use Case: When starting a new Rust project, this Skill will initialize Git, create necessary documentation files, set up the Beads project management system, and prompt you for your project's goals for the next month.

Quick Start

Use the project-onboard skill to set up the current directory as a new project.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate project onboarding and scaffolding for a new software repository?

Automating project onboarding involves initializing Git repositories, scaffolding essential documentation files like CLAUDE.md, and configuring observability tools. This Skill automates those exact steps while integrating with Beads for project management and Clavain for memory.

Can I use this project setup automation for an existing codebase?

Yes, project setup for an existing codebase is supported through intelligent introspection. The Skill scans existing project infrastructure, languages, and configurations to avoid redundant work and tailor the documentation and automation files specifically to your current setup.

What is the best way to scaffold documentation and configure project management tools simultaneously?

The best way to scaffold documentation and configure project management tools is through a guided setup process. This Skill conducts interactive interviews for project specifics, creates necessary documentation, and sets up Beads project management infrastructure in one automated workflow.

Does the automated project initialization work with Rust projects?

Yes, automated project initialization works with Rust projects. When starting a new Rust project, the Skill initializes Git, creates necessary documentation files, sets up the Beads project management system, and prompts you for your project's goals for the next month.

How does guided configuration handle project-specific details like build commands and roadmap modules?

Guided configuration handles project-specific details by interactively prompting the user during setup. It conducts guided interviews to gather information like your build commands, project goals, and roadmap modules, then uses those details to tailor the scaffolding and automation files.

What limitations should I expect when initializing Git repositories and seeding initial content?

When initializing Git repositories and seeding content, limitations include ecosystem dependencies. The automated onboarding process is designed specifically within the Demarch ecosystem, relying on interpath commands, Beads for project management, and Clavain for memory integration.