setup-facto-dev

Set the FACTO_REPO environment variable in the user's shell profile.

Updated Jun 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/carllelandtaylor/facto --skill setup-facto-dev
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Skill: setup-facto-dev
Source: https://github.com/carllelandtaylor/facto/tree/main/plugins/facto-dev/skills/setup-facto-dev
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/carllelandtaylor/facto --skill setup-facto-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the one-time setup for Facto, ensuring seamless integration and operation of other Facto skills.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Developer Setup: Automates the process of setting up Facto in a developer's environment.
  • Path Resolution: Detects the Facto checkout and writes FACTO_REPO to the shell profile.
  • Skill Integration: Facilitates the use of other Facto skills by providing a robust resolution method.

Quick Start

Run the /facto-dev:setup-facto-dev command to initiate the Facto setup.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup-facto-dev

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

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How do I automate Facto setup for developer skill integration?

To automate Facto setup, you run a command that detects your Facto checkout and writes the FACTO_REPO environment variable to your shell profile. This ensures Facto skills can locate tracker configs, OKRs, and Issue templates from any working directory.

Why do I need to set the FACTO_REPO environment variable in my shell profile?

Setting the FACTO_REPO environment variable in your shell profile provides a robust path resolution method. It allows other Facto skills to seamlessly locate tracker configs, OKRs, and Issue templates regardless of your current working directory.

Can I use Facto skills from any working directory without manual path configuration?

Yes, once the setup writes the FACTO_REPO environment variable to your shell profile, Facto skills can automatically locate the tracker config, OKRs, and Issue templates from any working directory without manual path configuration.

Does Facto developer setup require shell access and user configuration?

Yes, automating the one-time Facto setup requires shell access and user configuration to successfully write the FACTO_REPO environment variable to your shell profile for seamless skill integration.

What is the best way to configure Facto path resolution for OKRs and Issue templates?

The best way to configure Facto path resolution is running the setup command, which detects your Facto checkout and writes the FACTO_REPO environment variable to your shell profile. This robust resolution method ensures all skills locate necessary files.

Facto setup is not working, what are the limitations of writing to the shell profile?

If Facto setup is not working, a limitation is that it requires shell access to write the FACTO_REPO environment variable to your shell profile. Ensure your environment supports shell profile modifications and the Facto checkout is correctly detected.