Setup Initiative

Create standardized initiative folders and README templates from a shell script.

Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mjrtl/pm-agent-skills --skill setup-initiative
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Skill: Setup Initiative
Source: https://github.com/mjrtl/pm-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/setup-initiative
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mjrtl/pm-agent-skills --skill setup-initiative

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Creating new initiatives from scratch is repetitive and error-prone; this skill provides a standardized scaffold and templated structure to speed up and unify PM workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated scaffolding of initiatives into a consistent folder and README structure under initiatives/[initiative-name]/
  • Template-driven customization: populate READMEs and subfolders from the included templates and placeholders
  • Flexible execution: supports both a shell script (recommended) and manual setup for agents without shell access
  • Integration-ready: predefined workflow pointers for user research, opportunities, assumptions, design, PRD, and tasks

Quick Start

Run the setup-initiative script with the initiative name, owner, and goal to generate the full folder structure.

Frequently Asked Questions about Setup Initiative

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

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How do I automate standardized initiative setup for product management workflows?

Automated initiative scaffolding populates READMEs and subfolders from predefined templates with placeholder initialization. It generates a standardized folder structure that unifies PM workflows and ensures consistent setup across product lines without manual file creation.

How do I generate consistent folder structures and README files for new product initiatives?

Generate consistent folder structures by executing the setup script with an initiative name, owner, and goal to automatically scaffold subfolders and README files. This template-driven customization replaces manual setup, ensuring standardized PM workflow directories and integration pointers for user research, opportunities, assumptions, design, PRD, and tasks.

Can I manually set up initiative folders if my agent lacks shell access?

You can manually set up initiative folders if your agent lacks shell access, as the skill supports flexible execution without a shell script. Manual setup applies the same template-driven customization and placeholder initialization, ensuring standardized README and subfolder generation for PM workflows.

What product management workflow integration points are included in automated initiative scaffolding?

Automated initiative scaffolding includes predefined workflow pointers for user research, opportunities, assumptions, design, PRD, and tasks. These integration-ready placeholders are generated within the standardized folder structure to connect new initiatives to existing PM workflows.

Why use template-driven scaffolding instead of creating initiative folders from scratch?

Use template-driven scaffolding because creating initiative folders from scratch is repetitive and error-prone. Standardized scaffolding unifies PM workflows by applying placeholder initialization and templated README customization, ensuring consistent folder structures across product lines while reducing manual setup errors.

What information do I need to provide to run the initiative setup script?

To run the initiative setup script, you need to provide the initiative name, owner, and goal. The script uses these inputs to generate the full folder structure and populate templated READMEs with placeholder initialization for the standardized PM workflow.