setup

Automate one-time developer environment setup with Git, Docker, and npm.

341|48|Updated Apr 4, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WellApp-ai/Well --skill setup-wellapp-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup
Source: https://github.com/WellApp-ai/Well/tree/main/cursor-rules/skills/setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WellApp-ai/Well --skill setup-wellapp-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

One-time environment setup to bootstrap a new developer's workstation with all required tools and configurations, reducing onboarding time and setup errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided tool verification: Verify and install core development tools (Git, Docker, npm, etc.) to a consistent baseline.
  • Repository onboarding: Clone the repository, install dependencies, and prepare migrations/seeds.
  • Environment & MCP configuration: Prepare environment files, configure MCP, and verify post-setup health.
  • Use Case: A new team member runs this skill to get their workstation ready before their first sprint.

Quick Start

Follow the six phases outlined in the guide to bootstrap a new developer's workstation.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate developer environment setup for a new workstation?

Automating developer environment setup involves running a guided skill that verifies core tooling like Git and Docker, clones the project repository, applies environment templates, and executes post-setup health checks to reduce onboarding time and configuration errors.

What do I need to have installed before bootstrapping a new dev environment?

Before bootstrapping a new dev environment, you need standard development tooling installed, specifically Git, Docker, Node, and npm, along with access to the target project repository so the skill can apply its configured templates automatically.

How does guided tool verification work for repository onboarding?

Guided tool verification checks your workstation for required development tools like Git, Docker, and npm, ensuring they meet a consistent baseline before proceeding to clone the repository, install dependencies, and prepare database migrations or seeds.

Can I configure MCP and environment files during the initial repository setup?

Yes, you can configure MCP and environment files during repository setup by running an automated environment configuration phase that prepares your local environment variables and verifies post-setup health before you begin development.

What is the best way to reduce onboarding time for a new developer's workstation?

The best way to reduce onboarding time is to run an automated setup skill that handles tool verification, repository initialization, dependency installation, and MCP configuration in one sequential process, minimizing manual setup errors.

Why does post-setup verification fail after configuring a dev environment?

Post-setup verification fails after configuring a dev environment when standard development tooling like Git, Docker, or Node is missing or outdated, or when the automated skill lacks sufficient access to the project repository to apply templates correctly.