setup-init

Detect project types and install AI toolkit and governance stacks via the aitk CLI.

2|Updated Jan 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/erclx/aitk --skill setup-init-erclx
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Skill: setup-init
Source: https://github.com/erclx/aitk/tree/main/claude/skills/setup-init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/erclx/aitk --skill setup-init-erclx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of configuration drift and inconsistent project setups by automating the initialization of governance rules, standards, and tooling stacks across new repositories.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Onboarding: Detects project types and orchestrates the installation of required stacks, snippets, and standards in one command.
  • Intelligent Resolution: Automatically maps detected technologies to the correct governance and tooling stacks while identifying gaps.
  • Use Case: When starting a new project, use this skill to instantly apply your organization's standard linting, commit hooks, and AI-agent rules without manual configuration.

Quick Start

Run the setup-init skill to detect the project type and bootstrap the toolkit configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup-init

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

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How do I bootstrap a new project with standardized AI tooling and governance rules?

To bootstrap a new project with standardized AI tooling, run the setup-init skill to detect your project type and automatically resolve necessary dependencies, rules, and standards. This orchestrates the installation of your required governance stack in one command.

Do I need the aitk CLI installed to automate project scaffolding?

Yes, you need the aitk CLI installed to automate project scaffolding. The setup-init skill requires the aitk CLI to be installed and available on the system path to execute the installation chain and apply governance rules.

What is automated onboarding for project-specific AI toolkits?

Automated onboarding for project-specific AI toolkits detects project types and orchestrates the installation of required stacks, snippets, and standards. It maps detected technologies to the correct governance stack while identifying gaps to prevent configuration drift.

Can I apply standard linting, commit hooks, and AI-agent rules without manual configuration?

You can apply standard linting, commit hooks, and AI-agent rules without manual configuration by using the setup-init skill. It intelligently resolves your detected environment and bootstraps the toolkit configuration automatically across new repositories.

How does automated initialization handle inconsistent project setups across new repositories?

Automated initialization handles inconsistent project setups by resolving necessary dependencies, rules, and standards across new repositories. It detects runtime environments and maps detected technologies to the correct tooling stacks to eliminate configuration drift.

What are the limitations of using automated scaffolding for governance stack initialization?

A key limitation of automated scaffolding for governance stack initialization is its strict dependency on the aitk CLI. If the aitk CLI is not installed or available on the system path, the installation chain cannot execute to resolve dependencies and rules.