repo-init

Plan and initialize new repositories with Ora et Labora conventions.

1|1|Updated Apr 18, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/emmepra/ora-et-labora --skill repo-init-emmepra

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Skill: repo-init
Source: https://github.com/emmepra/ora-et-labora/tree/main/skills/repo-init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/emmepra/ora-et-labora --skill repo-init-emmepra

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plans and initializes a new repository with Ora et Labora conventions to ensure proper structure and governance.

Core Features & Use Cases

Establish repo owner/name, visibility, local path, source mode, repo type
Apply Ora et Labora baseline (workflows, .project/, blueprint)
Safe plan and explicit approval before remote creation; bootstrap after init
Use cases: starting new projects, creating GitHub repos from local folders, templating new templates

Quick Start

Use this skill to initialize a new repository with Ora et Labora standards.

Frequently Asked Questions about repo-init

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I initialize a new Git repository with standardized workflow files and branch models?▼

To initialize a new Git repository with standardized workflows, this skill establishes repo owner, visibility, and branch models, then bootstraps workflow files and templates after you approve a concrete creation plan.

What is the safest way to plan and create a new GitHub repository from a local folder?▼

The safest way to create a GitHub repository from a local folder is generating a concrete initialization plan for visibility and source mode, securing explicit approval, then bootstrapping remote settings and baseline files.

Can I configure repository visibility and owner before creating a remote GitHub repository?▼

Yes, you can configure repository visibility, owner, and organization before any remote creation. The planning phase defines these settings locally to ensure proper governance prior to GitHub repository initialization.

What's the best way to bootstrap a new project repository with baseline governance and templates?▼

The best way to bootstrap a project repository with governance is applying Ora et Labora conventions, which establish workflow files, project templates, and initial branches after presenting a plan for explicit approval.

Does this repository bootstrapping process require explicit approval before creating remote branches?▼

Yes, repository bootstrapping requires explicit approval. The process presents a concrete creation plan covering source mode and branch models, ensuring you review and approve before remote creation or baseline settings are applied.