setup

Verify Overmind environment variables and brain and neural_link connectivity.

Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/benediktms/overmind --skill setup-benediktms
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup
Source: https://github.com/benediktms/overmind/tree/main/cli/claudecode-plugin/skills/setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/benediktms/overmind --skill setup-benediktms

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Validates that an Overmind workspace is wired up and that essential configuration lives in environment variables, surfacing missing values, confirming brain reachability, and verifying neural_link MCP responsiveness before delegation of work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Surface missing environment variables required by the bridge and brain, to prevent runtime failures.
  • Verify brain MCP availability via health checks and simple reachability probes.
  • Confirm neural_link readiness by validating room operations without side effects and ensuring MCP tools respond.

Quick Start

Run the setup to validate environment variables, verify brain reachability, and confirm neural_link responsiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup

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

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How do I validate environment variables for an Overmind workspace?

To validate environment variables for an Overmind workspace, run the setup to surface missing configuration values like OVERMIND_NEURAL_LINK_URL, OVERMIND_KERNEL_HTTP_URL, and OVERMIND_PARTICIPANT_ID, preventing runtime failures before work delegation.

How do I check brain reachability and MCP responsiveness in Overmind?

Check brain reachability and MCP responsiveness by performing health probes via mcp__brain__status and validating neural_link room operations without side effects, ensuring the MCP tools respond correctly before proceeding.

What environment variables are required for Overmind neural_link connectivity?

Required environment variables for Overmind neural_link connectivity include OVERMIND_NEURAL_LINK_URL, OVERMIND_KERNEL_HTTP_URL, OVERMIND_PARTICIPANT_ID, and optionally OVERMIND_ROOM_ID, which are verified during workspace onboarding.

When should I run workspace onboarding validation for Overmind?

Run workspace onboarding validation for Overmind during initial setup and ongoing maintenance to surface missing config, confirm brain accessibility, and validate neural_link MCP responsiveness in applicable deployment contexts.

Does neural_link room validation cause side effects on the deployment context?

No, neural_link room validation confirms readiness by validating room operations using mcp__neural_link__room_open and close actions without side effects, ensuring MCP tools respond safely in applicable deployment contexts.