setup

Clone the council repository, create a shell alias, and enable agent teams.

3|2|Updated Mar 17, 2026

Search Tags:#plugin #setup #council #claude-code #agent-teams #shell-alias

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npx skills add https://github.com/golemfoundation/octant-council-builder --skill setup-golemfoundation

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup
Source: https://github.com/golemfoundation/octant-council-builder/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/golemfoundation/octant-council-builder --skill setup-golemfoundation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines installing and configuring the council plugin, including repository discovery, optional cloning, and local configuration for immediate use.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automates the initial setup workflow: detects or clones the council repo and writes shell alias lines
Enables experimental parallel agent waves by configuring the required environment variables
Guides users through common start tasks: running settings, evaluating a project, and designing a council
Provides safety and flow controls to confirm changes before applying them

Quick Start

Run /council:settings to begin, then follow the prompts to clone the repository, create an alias, and enable agent teams.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I configure a shell alias for the council plugin?▼

To configure a shell alias for the council plugin, run the setup skill which guides you through discovering or cloning the repository and automatically writes the alias lines to your shell configuration file.

How do I enable parallel agent teams execution in claude-code?▼

To enable parallel agent teams execution, the setup skill configures the required environment variables and shell aliases, allowing you to run experimental parallel agent waves across common shells and operating systems.

What is the best way to install and set up the council plugin?▼

The best way to install and set up the council plugin is by running the setup skill, which automates repository discovery, optional cloning, and local configuration with explicit user confirmation before applying changes.

Do I need to clone the council repository before running council tasks?▼

You need to clone the council repository before running tasks, and the setup skill handles this by detecting an existing repository or cloning a new one to ensure your environment is properly prepared.

Does the council plugin setup work across different shells and operating systems?▼

The council plugin setup works across common shells and operating systems by detecting your environment and updating the appropriate shell config files to create the necessary local shell alias.

Why does the council plugin setup ask for confirmation before applying changes?▼

The council plugin setup asks for explicit user confirmation as a safety and flow control measure to ensure you review and approve any changes before they are applied to your shell configuration or repository.