setup

Install BRAINS dependencies, configure multi-LLM providers, and set global or local defaults.

2|1|Updated Apr 13, 2026

Search Tags:#dependencies #cli #config #setup #providers #defaults #brains

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npx skills add https://github.com/Epiphytic/brains --skill setup-epiphytic

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup
Source: https://github.com/Epiphytic/brains/tree/main/skills/setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Epiphytic/brains --skill setup-epiphytic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines the initial BRAINS setup by guiding dependencies installation, provider configuration, and default-mode settings for each skill.

Core Features & Use Cases

Global and Local Setup: installs tools, validates versions, and writes global defaults or per-project overrides.
Provider Configuration: configures Star-Chamber providers for multi-LLM workflows and saves them for reuse.
Project Bootstrapping: creates project-specific files and directories to store local BRAINS settings and docs.

Quick Start

Run /brains:setup --global to install dependencies, configure providers, and set defaults, or /brains:setup --local for a per-project setup.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I configure multi-LLM providers for my project?▼

Configure multi-LLM providers by running the setup command, which installs dependencies and saves Star-Chamber provider configurations for reuse across global or project-specific workflows.

What is the best way to install dependencies and set defaults for a new project?▼

Run a local setup command to install dependencies, validate versions, and write per-project default overrides, bootstrapping project-specific files and directories for local settings.

Can I set up configuration globally across my system or just locally?▼

Yes, you can configure both globally and locally. Global setup writes system-wide defaults, while local setup creates project-specific files and directories to store per-project overrides.

Does the setup process validate dependency versions before writing defaults?▼

Yes, the setup process validates dependency versions during installation. It streamlines initial configuration by guiding dependency installation and applying default-mode settings for each skill.

Why do I need to configure Star-Chamber providers for multi-LLM workflows?▼

Configuring Star-Chamber providers is needed to enable multi-LLM workflows. The setup process configures these providers and saves them for reuse, streamlining your initial configuration.