typescript-setup

Automate TypeScript/Node.js project boilerplate with configurable toolchain files.

Updated Apr 3, 2026
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Skill: typescript-setup
Source: https://github.com/edlovesjava/horse-sense/tree/main/horse/skills/typescript-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/edlovesjava/horse-sense --skill typescript-setup-edlovesjava

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Establishes a reproducible TypeScript/Node.js development environment with a standardized toolchain (compiler, test runner, linter, and formatter) to reduce setup time and human error.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized Toolchain: Sets up and configures TypeScript, Node.js, test runner (Vitest), linter (ESLint), and formatter (Prettier) for consistency across projects.
  • Config-Driven: Reads project-level defaults from a .claude/config.json if present, enabling per-project customization of nodeVersion, testRunner, linter, formatter, and packageManager.
  • Onboarding & Maintenance: Quick-start scaffolding for new repos and alignment of existing ones, ensuring strict typing and code quality across the team.

Quick Start

Run the bootstrap script to initialize a new TS/Node.js project with standard tooling.

Frequently Asked Questions about typescript-setup

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

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How do I set up a TypeScript and Node.js project with Vitest, ESLint, and Prettier?

To set up a TypeScript and Node.js project, this tool automates the configuration of package.json, tsconfig, and dev-tools like Vitest, ESLint, and Prettier, ensuring a standardized toolchain by applying default fallbacks or project-specific settings.

Can I configure the TypeScript project setup to use a specific Node.js version?

Yes, you can configure the TypeScript project setup for a specific Node.js version by defining it in a .claude/config.json file. The tool requires Node >= 20 and reads per-project customization settings like nodeVersion and packageManager from this configuration.

What is the best way to standardize TypeScript tooling across multiple existing repositories?

The best way to standardize TypeScript tooling across existing repositories is to use a config-driven automation tool that aligns package.json, tsconfig, and dev-tools, ensuring consistent linting, formatting, and strict typing across the team without manual configuration.

Does the TypeScript boilerplate setup work without an existing package.json?

Yes, the TypeScript boilerplate setup works without an existing package.json by creating one during initialization. It applies to both new and existing repositories, generating the necessary configuration files with default fallbacks if project-level configurations are absent.

Why do I need a standardized toolchain for my TypeScript Node.js project?

You need a standardized toolchain for your TypeScript Node.js project to reduce setup time and human error. Establishing a reproducible development environment with a compiler, test runner, linter, and formatter ensures code quality and strict typing across the team.

How do I customize the test runner and formatter for my TypeScript project setup?

You customize the test runner and formatter for your TypeScript project setup by specifying preferences in a .claude/config.json file. This enables per-project customization of tools like Vitest and Prettier, overriding the default fallbacks applied during initialization.