setup

Detect project stack and generate compound-engineering.local.md review agent configurations.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/merlyn-huntress/compound-engineering-plugin-no-mcp --skill setup-merlyn-huntress
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup
Source: https://github.com/merlyn-huntress/compound-engineering-plugin-no-mcp/tree/main/plugins/compound-engineering/skills/setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/merlyn-huntress/compound-engineering-plugin-no-mcp --skill setup-merlyn-huntress

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of configuring which AI review agents are active for your project, ensuring that code reviews are tailored to your specific technology stack and priorities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Stack Detection: Intelligently identifies your project's programming language and framework (e.g., Rails, Python, TypeScript).
  • Customizable Review Focus: Allows you to select specific areas for review, such as security, performance, or code simplicity.
  • Configuration File Generation: Automatically creates and updates a compound-engineering.local.md file with your chosen settings.
  • Use Case: When starting a new project or onboarding a new developer, run this setup skill to quickly define the code review standards and agents that will be used throughout the development lifecycle.

Quick Start

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

Frequently Asked Questions about setup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure AI code review agents for my software project?

Configure AI review agents by running the setup process, which detects your project stack and generates a `compound-engineering.local.md` file defining your customized `review_agents` and `plan_review_agents`.

How does automated stack detection work for code review setup?

Automated stack detection works by intelligently identifying your project's programming language and framework, such as Rails, Python, or TypeScript, to apply smart defaults for your review agents.

Can I customize code review focus areas like security and performance?

You can customize code review focus areas by selecting specific priorities like security, performance, or code simplicity during setup to tailor the AI agents to your project needs.

What is a compound-engineering.local.md file used for?

A `compound-engineering.local.md` file is used to define and store your configured `review_agents` and `plan_review_agents` settings based on your selected project stack and review focus areas.

When should I set up project review agents for code reviews?

Set up project review agents when starting a new project or onboarding new developers to quickly define the AI code review standards used throughout the development lifecycle.

Does the review agent setup require any external dependencies?

The review agent setup requires no external dependencies, operating independently to detect your project stack and generate the configuration file directly in your software project.