steer

Set up and maintain engineering standards and repository structures for Claude Code.

2|Updated May 19, 2026

Search Tags:#Claude Code #engineering standards #spec-first #repo setup #plugin marketplace

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/element22llc/e22-plugins --skill steer-element22llc

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Skill: steer
Source: https://github.com/element22llc/e22-plugins/tree/main/plugins/steer/skills/build
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/element22llc/e22-plugins --skill steer-element22llc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Claude Code, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the setup and maintenance of engineering standards and repository structures for Claude Code, ensuring consistency and ease of management across all product repositories.

Core Features & Use Cases

Engineering Standards Injection: Automatically injects an always-on engineering operating manual into every product session.
Spec-First Scaffold: Provides the skills and scaffold to stand up a repository spec-first, ensuring standards are centralized and up-to-date.
Bootstrap and Migrate: Offers a full repository scaffold and spec-spine templates, replacing the old static repository-template approach.
Marketplace Integration: Integrates with the Claude Code plugin marketplace for additional tools and plugins.

Quick Start

Initialize a new repository with engineering standards and a spec-first approach by running /steer:init.

Frequently Asked Questions about steer

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I set up engineering standards for a Claude Code repository?▼

You can set up engineering standards for Claude Code by running an initialization command that automatically injects an always-on operating manual into every product session, ensuring centralized consistency across all repositories.

What is a spec-first repository scaffold and how does it work?▼

A spec-first repository scaffold provides templates and a structural spine to stand up a repository, replacing static repository templates to ensure engineering standards remain centralized and up-to-date from the beginning.

Does this engineering standards skill require a specific development environment?▼

Yes, this skill requires a Claude Code environment with active plugin support to properly inject the operating manual and integrate with the plugin marketplace for repository setup.

How do I migrate a static repository template to a spec-first approach?▼

You can migrate from a static repository template to a spec-first approach by using the skill's bootstrap and migrate features, which provide a full repository scaffold and spec-spine templates to replace old static structures.

Can I integrate additional tools and plugins into my Claude Code repository setup?▼

Yes, you can integrate additional tools by connecting your repository setup to the Claude Code plugin marketplace, which allows you to extend functionality and add specialized plugins during or after the scaffolding process.