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zoo-init

Initialize .zoo customization files and verify Bureau MCP access.

5|1|Updated Aug 22, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#research#repository#initialization#workflows#zoo#bureau-mcp
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/andreyvit/zoo --skill zoo-init
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: zoo-init
Source: https://github.com/andreyvit/zoo/tree/main/.codex/skills/zoo-init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/andreyvit/zoo --skill zoo-init

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables teams to quickly research a repository and generate real project-specific Zoo customization files under .zoo, then verify access to Bureau MCP to enable smooth automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Research a repository to identify root agents and docs (AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, README*, docs/, _ai/).
  • Initialize and populate a minimal .zoo directory with project-specific instruction files without overwriting existing ones.
  • Verify Bureau MCP access and report status to ensure automation can proceed.

Quick Start

Research the target repository to bootstrap a .zoo setup and verify Bureau MCP access.

Frequently Asked Questions about zoo-init

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I initialize Zoo customization files for a new repository?▼

To initialize Zoo customization, you research the repository to locate root docs like AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, or README*, create missing .zoo directories, and populate only new project-specific instruction files.

What's the best way to set up Zoo workflows in an existing project?▼

Setting up Zoo workflows involves auditing existing repos to identify root agents and docs, generating minimal .zoo customization files without overwriting existing ones, and validating Bureau MCP accessibility.

How do I verify Bureau MCP access before starting automation workflows?▼

Verifying Bureau MCP access requires validating its accessibility using mcp__bureau__current_task, which reports status to ensure automation can proceed smoothly within your repository setup.

Can I use Zoo initialization without overwriting existing .zoo instruction files?▼

Yes, Zoo initialization populates only new project-specific instruction files under the .zoo directory, ensuring existing files remain intact while creating missing configuration needed for automation.

Why does Bureau MCP verification fail during repository initialization?▼

Bureau MCP verification can fail if accessibility is not properly validated using mcp__bureau__current_task; the initialization process reports status to identify whether automation can proceed or requires connection fixes.

Do I need root documentation files like AGENTS.md to initialize Zoo workflows?▼

Zoo initialization researches your repository to identify root docs like AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, README*, docs/, or _ai/ to generate project-specific customization files, but missing docs can be handled during setup.

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