setup

Interview a user and write answers into a second-brain template.

12|2|Updated Jun 8, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Loringtonian/second-brain-template --skill setup-loringtonian

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup
Source: https://github.com/Loringtonian/second-brain-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Loringtonian/second-brain-template --skill setup-loringtonian

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns a blank second-brain template into a personalized working system by interviewing the owner, capturing their intent, and filling the required markers in the right order.

Core Features & Use Cases

Guided onboarding interview: Collects purpose, gaps, identity, communication style, tools, machine profile, privacy depth, and source inventory.
Repo personalization: Writes answers into the relevant orientation docs, intent spec, memory file, and status docs so the brain is immediately usable.
Resumable setup flow: Supports staged setup levels, safe defaults, and later deepening for voice, tools, mining, and judgment calibration.
First-loop activation: Helps run one real ingestion cycle so the owner experiences capture, filing, and connection before setup ends.

Quick Start

Say “set up my second brain” to start the onboarding interview and personalize the template.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I personalize a blank second brain template for my knowledge base?▼

Personalizing a blank second brain template involves an onboarding interview that collects your intent, identity, and tool preferences, then writes those answers directly into the repository's orientation and memory files.

Can I resume my second brain setup if I stop before finishing the interview?▼

Yes, the second brain setup supports a resumable flow with staged setup levels and safe defaults, allowing you to pause and later deepen personalization for voice, tools, and ingestion planning.

What is the best way to start ingesting information into a new Claude-based knowledge base?▼

The best way to start ingesting information is through a first-loop activation cycle, which guides you through capturing, filing, and connecting one real data source before the onboarding setup ends.

Does the second brain onboarding process calibrate privacy and security settings?▼

Yes, the onboarding process includes privacy calibration to safely handle user-specific markers and credentials, ensuring your knowledge base environment is bootstrapped with your desired security depth.

How does a guided knowledge base interview work for capturing user preferences?▼

A guided knowledge base interview works by batching questions about your purpose, communication style, and machine profile, then seeding the status docs and memory files with those specific inputs.

What do I need to set up a second brain if I have varying tooling preferences?▼

To set up a second brain with varying tooling preferences, you need a blank template ready in your repository; the interview captures your specific tool profile and writes the configuration into the base automatically.