babysitter:user-install

Set up babysitter for yourself. Install deps, build user profile, configure tools.

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Best use case

babysitter:user-install is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Set up babysitter for yourself. Install deps, build user profile, configure tools.

Teams using babysitter:user-install should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/user-install/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/plugins/babysitter-codex/.codex/skills/babysitter/user-install/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/user-install/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How babysitter:user-install Compares

Feature / Agentbabysitter:user-installStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Set up babysitter for yourself. Install deps, build user profile, configure tools.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# babysitter:user-install

Guide through onboarding a new user for babysitter orchestration.

## Workflow

### 1. Install Dependencies
- Ensure Node.js >= 18 is installed
- Install babysitter SDK globally:
```bash
npm install -g @a5c-ai/babysitter-sdk
```
- Verify: `babysitter version --json`

### 2. Interview
- What are your specialties? (frontend, backend, devops, ML, etc.)
- What's your expertise level? (junior, mid, senior, expert)
- Communication preferences? (concise, detailed, step-by-step)
- Breakpoint tolerance? (minimal, low, moderate, high, maximum)
- Preferred tools and frameworks?

### 3. Build User Profile

Write the user profile using the CLI:
```bash
echo '<profile-json>' > /tmp/user-profile.json
babysitter profile:write --user --input /tmp/user-profile.json --json
```

The profile includes:
- Name, role, specialties
- Expertise levels per domain
- Communication style preferences
- Breakpoint tolerance settings
- Tool preferences
- Installed skills and agents

### 4. Configure Tools
- Set up preferred editor/IDE integration
- Configure default process templates
- Set environment variables

### Done!

Your babysitter profile is configured. It will personalize all future orchestration runs.

Star the repo: https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter

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