project-setup

Scaffold new projects with CLAUDE.md and slash commands.

87|36|Updated Dec 6, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fltman/project-scaffolder --skill project-setup
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Skill: project-setup
Source: https://github.com/fltman/project-scaffolder/tree/main/skills/project-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fltman/project-scaffolder --skill project-setup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Setting up new development projects, especially with integrated AI support like CLAUDE.md and custom slash commands, can be a repetitive and time-consuming task. This Skill automates the entire scaffolding process, ensuring consistency and immediate AI readiness for your projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Project Scaffolding: Quickly create new project directories with a proper structure, saving you from manual setup.
  • Intelligent AI Integration: Generates a tailored CLAUDE.md file and essential .claude/commands/ to enable seamless interaction with Claude AI from day one.
  • Project Type Detection: Analyzes existing codebases (Node.js, Python, Go, Rust) or prompts for new project types to apply the most relevant setup.
  • Use Case: You need to start a new React TypeScript application. Instead of manually creating files and configuring AI interaction, simply ask this Skill to "Set up a new React TypeScript project called 'my-app'", and it will handle everything from directory creation to CLAUDE.md generation and command setup.

Quick Start

Set up a new React TypeScript project named 'my-awesome-app' with Claude AI support.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-setup

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

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How do I set up a new project with Claude AI integration?

Project setup with Claude AI integration generates a CLAUDE.md file, creates slash commands in .claude/commands/, and scaffolds your project structure automatically. Specify your project type (React, Python, Node.js, Go, Rust, etc.) and the Skill detects or creates the appropriate configuration for immediate AI-ready development.

Can I automate project scaffolding for existing codebases?

Yes. The Skill analyzes existing repositories by reading configuration files (package.json, pyproject.toml, setup.py) to detect project type, then generates tailored CLAUDE.md and commands that align with your detected stack, ensuring consistent AI integration without starting from scratch.

What project types does automated scaffolding support?

Automated scaffolding supports Node.js, TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust, and other stacks. The Skill detects your project type from build and configuration files, then applies the most relevant CLAUDE.md template and command structure for your specific framework and language.

How does the Skill validate the generated project structure?

The Skill validates that CLAUDE.md is valid Markdown and that generated scripts are executable. This ensures your project structure is immediately ready for use and that slash commands function correctly without manual fixes.

What permissions does project setup require?

The Skill requires write access to your target directory and read access to configuration files (package.json, pyproject.toml, setup.py) in existing projects. This allows detection of project type and safe creation of CLAUDE.md and command files.

Can I add Claude Code support to an existing project?

Yes. The Skill can initialize Claude Code for existing codebases by reading your project configuration, detecting its type, and generating a tailored CLAUDE.md and custom slash commands that integrate seamlessly with your current stack.