vault-init

Initialize a SWARM Research OS vault with directory structure and templates.

39|4|Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/swarm-ai-safety/swarm --skill vault-init
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Skill: vault-init
Source: https://github.com/swarm-ai-safety/swarm/tree/main/.skills/vault-init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/swarm-ai-safety/swarm --skill vault-init

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the setup of a structured knowledge management system (Research OS vault) for AI safety research, ensuring consistency and discoverability of critical research artifacts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Vault Creation: Generates the necessary directory structure, essential configuration files (vocabulary.yaml, categories.yaml), and schema-enforced templates for various research note types (experiments, claims, governance, etc.).
  • Metadata Backfilling: Optionally processes existing research runs to generate run.yaml metadata, ensuring all historical data is integrated into the new vault structure.
  • Use Case: When starting a new AI safety research project using the SWARM framework, use this Skill to quickly set up a standardized vault, allowing researchers to immediately begin documenting experiments, claims, and governance mechanisms in a consistent manner.

Quick Start

Initialize a SWARM Research OS vault in the current directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about vault-init

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up a knowledge management vault for AI safety research?

To set up an AI safety research vault, this Skill initializes a standardized directory structure, installs schema-enforced note templates, and generates a master index for immediate knowledge management and documentation.

What is the best way to create standardized research note templates for experiments and claims?

Creating standardized research note templates is done by initializing the vault, which installs schema-enforced templates for various research note types including experiments, claims, and governance mechanisms to ensure consistency.

How do I backfill existing research run data with run.yaml metadata?

You can backfill existing research run data by using the optional metadata backfilling feature, which processes historical research runs to generate run.yaml metadata and integrates them into the new vault structure.

Do I need any dependencies to initialize a SWARM Research OS vault?

No external dependencies are required to initialize a SWARM Research OS vault, as the Skill relies solely on its internal scripts and references to generate directories, templates, and validation configurations.

What configuration files are generated when initializing a research knowledge vault?

When initializing a research knowledge vault, the setup generates essential configuration files including vocabulary.yaml and categories.yaml, alongside a master index for vocabulary and category mappings.

Can I use this vault initialization for existing research projects or only new ones?

You can use this initialization for both new and existing research projects; it creates a standardized structure for new work and optionally backfills historical run data with run.yaml metadata for existing projects.