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project-setup

Initialize or update .claude project structure with automatic project type detection.

Updated May 11, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#devops#claude code#configuration management#project initialization#project detection#template injection
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TomasGC/Meerkat --skill project-setup-tomasgc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: project-setup
Source: https://github.com/TomasGC/Meerkat/tree/main/skills/project-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TomasGC/Meerkat --skill project-setup-tomasgc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Setting up and maintaining a consistent Claude Code configuration (.claude/ directory) across projects is manual and error-prone, especially when detecting project types, syncing templates, and preserving existing customizations. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Dual-mode operation: CREATE mode initializes a complete .claude/ structure from templates; UPDATE mode compares existing files against the latest template while preserving user customizations. - Automatic project type detection: Identifies Go, Node.js, Vue.js, .NET, ASP.NET MVC, and other stacks via indicator files like go.mod, package.json, and *.csproj. - Template injection and maintenance tooling: Generates CLAUDE.md, contexts/, settings files, plus PowerShell sync/validation scripts, examples, and documentation. - Use Case: You clone a Go microservice repository and want Claude Code configured. Run the skill to detect the Go project, generate CLAUDE.md with build/test commands, create kanban and architecture contexts, and produce maintenance scripts. ## Quick Start Ask Claude to initialize the project setup for the current directory and confirm the detected project type.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-setup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I initialize a .claude directory for my project?▼

Invoke the project-setup skill in a directory without an existing .claude/ folder. It auto-detects your project type from files like go.mod or package.json, then copies and injects templates to create CLAUDE.md, contexts/, and settings files.

How does project type detection work in Claude Code setup?▼

Detection checks indicator files in priority order: go.mod for Go, package.json with cypress for Node.js, package.json with vite config for Vue.js, and *.csproj files for .NET or ASP.NET MVC. Ambiguous detections are confirmed with the user before proceeding.

Will updating .claude overwrite my customizations?▼

No. UPDATE mode reads existing files first, extracts user-specific sections like project names and custom rules, and merges template updates with your content. Non-standard custom files are analyzed and only deleted after explicit user confirmation.

What project types does the setup skill support?▼

Supported types include Go, Node.js with Cypress, Vue.js 3 with Vite, .NET, ASP.NET MVC with Razor views, Python, and Rust. Unknown projects fall back to a minimal generic template without language-specific content.

What happens to scripts in the .claude root during updates?▼

UPDATE mode moves *.sh, *.ps1, *.psm1, and *.bash files from the .claude/ root into a .claude/scripts/ directory. All references in CLAUDE.md, agents, and skills are updated to the new paths automatically.

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