Best use case
<!-- DEFT-PREAMBLE-V1 --> is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
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Teams using <!-- DEFT-PREAMBLE-V1 --> 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/deft-setup/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/deftai/directive/main/skills/deft-setup/SKILL.md"
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/deft-setup/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How <!-- DEFT-PREAMBLE-V1 --> Compares
| Feature / Agent | <!-- DEFT-PREAMBLE-V1 --> | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
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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
<!-- DEFT-PREAMBLE-V1 --> <!-- deft:deprecated-skill-redirect --> ! Before any other instruction in this file or in the consumer AGENTS.md, run `python3 deft/run gate`. ! If exit code is 0, continue. ! Otherwise: read `deft/UPGRADING.md`, find the section whose "Applies when" clause matches the state vector printed by the gate, and follow that section verbatim. Respect any "Restart required" directive -- if present, stop and tell the user to start a fresh session after cleanup commands complete. # Deprecated skill path — v0.19 → v0.20 bridge This skill path is deprecated. Read `deft/QUICK-START.md` for current routing. The current replacement skill is `deft-directive-setup` (at `skills/deft-directive-setup/SKILL.md`). Do not add real content here. This file exists so that stale v0.19 `AGENTS.md` files that reference old `deft/skills/deft-*` paths keep working through one release cycle. QUICK-START.md refreshes the Deft-managed section of `AGENTS.md` to the current v0.20 `deft-directive-*` skill paths. See: - [../../QUICK-START.md](../../QUICK-START.md) — agent bootstrap + upgrade detection - [../../UPGRADING.md](../../UPGRADING.md) — version-by-version upgrade guide - [../../docs/BROWNFIELD.md](../../docs/BROWNFIELD.md) — brownfield adoption / migration
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