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Detect project state and gather context for AI coding sessions.

Updated Apr 24, 2026
Search Tags:#competitive analysis#ai coding#project kickoff#session orchestration#stack recommendation#runtime detection#build planning
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brianonieal/Syntaris --skill start-brianonieal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: start
Source: https://github.com/brianonieal/Syntaris/tree/main/.claude/skills/start
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brianonieal/Syntaris --skill start-brianonieal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the ambiguity at the start of an AI coding session by deciding whether you are starting fresh, resuming, or adopting an existing project, then gathering the right context to move forward confidently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Session Orchestration: Detects the current runtime, identifies project state, and opens the session with the right framing.
  • Project Intake: Collects logistics for personal or client work, then captures what the user is trying to build.
  • Adopt and Resume Flows: Summarizes existing codebases, recent work, and missing context so the next steps are grounded in reality.
  • Strategy Support: Runs competitive landscape analysis, recommends stack options, and hands off to build planning with critical validation.
  • Use Case: A developer opens a new coding session and wants the agent to quickly determine whether to continue an old project, bootstrap a new one, or adapt to an existing repository.

Quick Start

Use the start skill to begin a project session, identify the project state, and gather the context needed to move into build planning.

Frequently Asked Questions about start

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I kick off an AI coding session when I'm unsure of the project state?▼

To kick off an AI coding session, the start Skill orchestrates project intake by detecting the runtime, assessing whether you are starting fresh, resuming, or adopting an existing codebase, and gathering the necessary context to proceed confidently.

What is the best way to gather context when adopting an existing codebase for AI development?▼

The best way to gather context for an existing codebase is to use session orchestration to summarize recent work, identify missing context, and assess the project state so your next steps are grounded in reality.

Does this project kickoff process handle stack recommendation and competitive analysis?▼

Yes, the project kickoff process handles strategy support by running competitive landscape analysis and recommending stack options before handing off to build planning with critical validation.

How do I transition from project intake to build planning without losing context?▼

To transition to build planning, the Skill performs a safe handoff after runtime detection, project state assessment, and stack recommendation are complete, ensuring all logistics and project intent are validated.

When do I need runtime detection before starting an AI coding project?▼

You need runtime detection at the very beginning of an AI coding project to identify the current environment, frame the session correctly, and determine whether to continue an old project or bootstrap a new one.

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