setup

Detect project stack and write review agent configuration to compound-engineering.local.md.

Updated May 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/iliaal/compound-engineering-plugin --skill setup-iliaal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup
Source: https://github.com/iliaal/compound-engineering-plugin/tree/main/plugins/compound-engineering/skills/setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iliaal/compound-engineering-plugin --skill setup-iliaal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the initial setup of the compound-engineering plugin for new projects by automatically detecting the project's stack and configuring the appropriate review agents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Stack Detection: Identifies project type (e.g., Python, TypeScript, Rails) to select relevant review agents.
  • Configurable Review Depth: Allows users to choose between Thorough, Fast, or Comprehensive review settings.
  • Interactive Customization: Provides options to auto-configure with defaults or manually select focus areas for reviews.
  • Use Case: When starting a new TypeScript project, run this skill to automatically set up security, performance, and code simplicity review agents, ensuring code quality from the outset.

Quick Start

Run the setup skill to auto-configure review agents for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup

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

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How do I configure review agents for a new project?

The setup skill configures review agents by detecting your project stack and writing the customized settings, including review depth and focus areas, directly to the compound-engineering.local.md configuration file.

How does automated stack detection work for code review configuration?

Stack detection identifies your project type, such as Python, TypeScript, or Rails, and automatically selects the appropriate review agents to ensure code quality checks match your specific framework.

Can I customize code review depth for my TypeScript or Python project?

Yes, you can customize review depth for TypeScript, Python, and other detected stacks by choosing between Thorough, Fast, or Comprehensive review settings during the interactive configuration process.

Does the project setup skill work with Rails and general web stacks?

Yes, the setup skill supports Rails and general web stacks, automatically detecting the environment to configure the appropriate review agents and code quality settings for your specific framework.

What is the best way to set up security and performance review agents?

The best way to set up security and performance review agents is to run the setup skill and manually select these focus areas, ensuring comprehensive code quality checks are configured from the project outset.