project-onboarding

Run a structured first-week onboarding workflow for cloned repositories.

Updated Dec 21, 2018
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dhnt/dhnt --skill project-onboarding-dhnt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: project-onboarding
Source: https://github.com/dhnt/dhnt/tree/main/catalog/md/onboard/project-onboarding
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dhnt/dhnt --skill project-onboarding-dhnt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of slow, confusing first-week onboarding by turning a blank repo into a concrete understanding of architecture, contribution norms, and an achievable starter task.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured onboarding flow that guides first-time contributors or agents through codebase exploration, entry-point tracing, and architecture summarization.
  • Dev environment and contribution-readiness steps that ensure the environment builds/tests and that the contributor understands PR conventions, review process, and required checks.
  • Starter-task selection and first contribution to convert discovery into action by picking a scope-appropriate issue or documentation/code gap and then executing the implementation and review loop.
  • Use case: You joined a new GitHub project and want to make a small, safe first PR within 1–2 days without guessing where to start or what “good” looks like.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to run the project-onboarding flow for the repository so you can be ready to pick a starter issue and open a first PR.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-onboarding

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I make my first contribution to a new codebase quickly?

To make your first contribution, follow a structured onboarding workflow that guides codebase exploration, dev environment setup, and starter issue selection. This process transforms a cloned repository into a small, safe initial pull request within one to two days.

What is the best way to understand a new repository's architecture and contribution norms?

The best way to understand a new repository's architecture is to trace entry points, summarize the structure, inspect recent git log commits, and read the contribution docs. This staged flow builds contributor-ready comprehension of the codebase and PR conventions.

How do I set up my dev environment for a newly cloned GitHub project?

To set up your dev environment for a newly cloned GitHub project, follow a structured onboarding flow that verifies the build and test suite runs correctly. This ensures your local environment is contribution-ready before you pick a starter task.

How do I find a good starter issue for my first pull request?

You find a good starter issue by inspecting recent commits and scanning the project's issue tracker or documentation gaps for scope-appropriate tasks. This ensures your first pull request is small, safe, and aligns with existing contribution workflows.

Can I use an automated agent for codebase exploration and first-time contribution onboarding?

Yes, you can use a first-time agent for codebase exploration and first-time contribution onboarding. The agent runs a structured workflow to trace architecture, set up the environment, pick a starter issue, and execute the implementation and code review loop.