setup

Initialize projects with AI Coding Toolkit components and metadata.

39|5|Updated Dec 28, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #verification #setup #idempotent #toolkit #project-bootstrap

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npx skills add https://github.com/benjaminshoemaker/ai_coding_project_base --skill setup-benjaminshoemaker

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup
Source: https://github.com/benjaminshoemaker/ai_coding_project_base/tree/main/.claude/skills/setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/benjaminshoemaker/ai_coding_project_base --skill setup-benjaminshoemaker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Initialize a new project with the AI Coding Toolkit, ensuring consistent setup across teams and projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

Idempotent setup: re-running the setup does not overwrite existing work and creates or updates required toolkit metadata.
Validation and provisioning: checks for START_PROMPTS.md and GENERATOR_PROMPT.md, creates necessary directories, and copies toolkit components (.claude, .workstream, .codex templates) as needed.
Codex integration: detects Codex CLI, optionally installs Codex skill packs, and can configure essential MCPs for browser verification.
Documentation and templates: generates CLAUDE.md when missing and provides a guided path to complete feature or greenfield initialization.

Quick Start

From the toolkit repository, run /setup <target-directory> to initialize a new or existing project. Confirm required prompts exist and review the generated toolkit metadata and component copies after completion.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I bootstrap a project with the AI Coding Toolkit?▼

The setup process validates required prompts like START_PROMPTS.md and GENERATOR_PROMPT.md, provisions necessary directories, and copies .claude, .workstream, and .codex templates to initialize your project.

Is project bootstrap setup idempotent if I run it multiple times?▼

This idempotent setup mechanism ensures that re-running initialization on an existing project only updates missing toolkit metadata without destroying your current files.

Does the setup toolkit support Codex integration for existing projects?▼

For existing projects, the Codex integration detects the CLI and configures MCPs for browser verification without disrupting your current project structure.

What files and directories does project initialization validate?▼

During component provisioning, the setup checks for required prompt files and generates CLAUDE.md to provide a guided path for completing feature or greenfield initialization.

Can I use this project setup tool to initialize an existing project directory?▼

Initializing an existing project directory works seamlessly because the setup command performs idempotent validation and only copies missing .claude, .workstream, or .codex templates.