speckit-git-initialize

To initialize a Git repository, the Skill runs git init, git add ., and git commit with a consistent default message. It first checks whether Git is available and avoids reinitializing existing repositories to ensure safe project version control setup.

Yes, Git initialization works with both Bash and PowerShell environments. The Skill runs the appropriate initialization script for your shell, with a safe fallback to standard git commands when shell-specific scripts are unavailable.

Running git init on an existing repository will not overwrite your project history. The Skill validates the environment and explicitly avoids reinitializing existing repositories, preventing accidental data loss or duplicate version control configurations.

Yes, you can customize the default branch name when setting up a new repository. The Skill provides customization options for the default branch, hooks, and other settings, allowing you to establish version control with your preferred configuration.

If Git is not installed on your system, the initialization process will halt. The Skill explicitly checks for Git availability before attempting any operations, ensuring the environment can support version control commands before proceeding.

Your initial commit might fail if Git is unavailable or the directory is already an existing repository. This Skill prevents such failures by checking prerequisites, validating the environment, and applying standard git commands with a consistent commit message.