setup-agent-skills

Configure per-repo agent skills context and seed docs for issue trackers and triage labels.

Updated May 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/maxenergy/skills --skill setup-agent-skills
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup-agent-skills
Source: https://github.com/maxenergy/skills/tree/main/skills/engineering/setup-agent-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maxenergy/skills --skill setup-agent-skills

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Sets up a per-repo Agent Skills context so engineering skills can correctly read the repo's issue tracker, triage label vocabulary, and domain documentation. This scaffolding enables consistent onboarding and startup context for new repos.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prompts the user to map the repo's issue tracker (GitHub/GitLab/local markdown), the triage label vocabulary, and domain doc layout.
  • Generates the ## Agent skills block in the appropriate agent config file and seeds docs under docs/agents for future updates.
  • Guides a three-step exploration-confirmation process before writing changes to the repo.

Quick Start

Run the setup agent-skills skill to scaffold the per-repo Agent Skills block and seed the documentation for issue tracking, triage labels, and domain layout.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup-agent-skills

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure per-repo agent skills for issue tracking and triage labels?

To configure per-repo agent skills, this setup skill explores your repository state including git remotes, AGENTS.md, and CONTEXT files, then generates an Agent skills block and seeds docs under docs/agents for deterministic startup and contextual awareness.

What is the best way to scaffold agent docs and domain layout configuration for a new repository?

Scaffolding agent docs involves a guided three-step exploration-confirmation process that maps your issue tracker, triage label vocabulary, and domain documentation layout before writing the Agent skills block and seed docs to your repository.

Does this repo automation skill work with both GitHub and GitLab issue trackers?

Yes, the setup process prompts you to map your repo's issue tracker across GitHub, GitLab, or local markdown formats, ensuring the generated agent context correctly reads your specific issue tracking and triage label vocabulary.

How do I add an Agent skills block to AGENTS.md or CLAUDE.md for engineering onboarding?

The setup skill detects the presence of AGENTS.md and CLAUDE.md files in your repository, then generates and inserts the appropriate Agent skills block into the correct configuration file to establish consistent engineering onboarding context.

What files does the setup-agent-skills workflow modify when initializing repository context?

The workflow modifies agent config files by adding the Agent skills block and creates seed documentation under docs/agents and domain layout configuration, ensuring engineering skills operate with correct tracker, triage, and domain awareness.

Why do my engineering agent skills lack contextual awareness of my repository's issue tracker and domain layout?

Engineering skills lack contextual awareness when per-repo agent skills context is missing, which this setup skill resolves by exploring repo state and generating the Agent skills block with mapped tracker, label, and domain documentation.