setup-project
Setup Claude Code Configuration with full RALPH autonomous development integration
Best use case
setup-project is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Setup Claude Code Configuration with full RALPH autonomous development integration
Teams using setup-project 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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/setup-project/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How setup-project Compares
| Feature / Agent | setup-project | 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?
Setup Claude Code Configuration with full RALPH autonomous development integration
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
# Setup Claude Code Configuration
Analyze the current project and create comprehensive Claude Code configuration including CLAUDE.md, rules, slash commands, agents, skills, hooks, and RALPH autonomous development setup.
## Overview
This skill performs intelligent project setup by:
1. **Deep Project Analysis** - Scans codebase for language, framework, patterns, conventions
2. **Claude Code Configuration** - Creates CLAUDE.md, rules, commands, agents, skills, hooks
3. **RALPH Integration** - Sets up autonomous development with intelligent PRD generation
4. **PROJECT_SPEC.md** - Generates comprehensive project documentation for RALPH context
## Execution Flow
### Phase 1: Project Analysis
First, thoroughly explore the codebase to understand:
```bash
# Check for manifest files to determine tech stack
ls -la package.json tsconfig.json pyproject.toml go.mod Cargo.toml *.csproj 2>/dev/null
# Check for existing Claude configuration
ls -la .claude/ CLAUDE.md 2>/dev/null
# Get project structure overview
find . -maxdepth 2 -type d ! -path './node_modules*' ! -path './.git*' 2>/dev/null | head -30
```
**Analyze:**
- **Language**: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, Rust, C#
- **Framework**: React, Next.js, Vue, Express, FastAPI, Django, NestJS, etc.
- **Package Manager**: npm, yarn, pnpm, bun, pip, cargo, go mod
- **Test Framework**: Vitest, Jest, Mocha, Pytest, Go test
- **Linting**: ESLint, Biome, Prettier, Ruff
- **Type System**: TypeScript strict mode, Python type hints
- **Build System**: Vite, Webpack, esbuild, Turbopack
### Phase 2: Create Directory Structure
```bash
mkdir -p .claude/rules .claude/commands .claude/agents .claude/skills .claude/hooks
mkdir -p scripts/ralph tasks
```
### Phase 3: Generate CLAUDE.md
Create a comprehensive CLAUDE.md based on analysis:
```markdown
# Project: [Name]
[One-line description from package.json/README]
## Architecture Overview
```
[Directory tree - 3 levels deep]
```
## Tech Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|-------|------------|
| Language | [Detected language] |
| Framework | [Detected framework] |
| Runtime | [Node.js version / Python version] |
| Package Manager | [npm/yarn/pnpm/pip/cargo] |
| Test Framework | [Vitest/Jest/Pytest] |
| Linting | [ESLint/Biome/Ruff] |
## Development Commands
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `[dev command]` | Start development server |
| `[build command]` | Build for production |
| `[test command]` | Run tests |
| `[lint command]` | Run linter |
| `[typecheck command]` | Type checking |
## Key Patterns
[Document discovered patterns:]
- Module system (ES modules / CommonJS)
- Naming conventions (camelCase / kebab-case / PascalCase)
- Import order (Node builtins → External → Local)
- Testing patterns (test location, naming)
- Type usage (strict TypeScript, Python type hints)
## Code Style Quick Reference
[Language-specific conventions discovered]
## Important Files
| File | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| [entry point] | Application entry |
| [main config] | Configuration |
| [key modules] | Core functionality |
## Environment Variables
[List from .env.example or detected - NEVER values, only names]
## Files to Avoid Reading
```
node_modules/
dist/
build/
.next/
coverage/
__pycache__/
*.log
.env
.env.*
```
## Summary Instructions
When compacting context, prioritize:
1. Current task progress and remaining steps
2. Recent code changes and their purpose
3. Error messages and their solutions
4. API contracts and data models
Deprioritize:
1. Full file contents after initial read
2. Build output and compiler messages
3. Large dependency listings
```
### Phase 4: Create Style Rules (.claude/rules/)
Based on detected tech stack, create appropriate rule files:
#### For TypeScript/JavaScript:
**typescript-style.md** or **javascript-style.md**:
- Import/export conventions
- Async/await patterns
- Error handling approach
- File operation libraries (fs-extra vs native fs)
- Path handling (path.join vs string concatenation)
#### For Python:
**python-style.md**:
- Type hints requirements
- Async patterns (asyncio)
- Virtual environment expectations
- Import organization
#### For Go:
**go-style.md**:
- Error handling (explicit returns)
- Package organization
- Interface usage
- Concurrency patterns
#### Always create:
**security.md**:
- Sensitive file patterns to avoid
- Environment variable handling
- Input validation requirements
- Authentication patterns
**code-style.md**:
- Naming conventions
- Indentation (2 spaces / 4 spaces / tabs)
- Line length limits
- Comment expectations
### Phase 5: Create Slash Commands (.claude/commands/)
Create commands based on project needs:
**commit.md** - Git commit helper
**review.md** - Code review checklist
**test.md** - Run tests with coverage
**deploy.md** - Deployment automation (if applicable)
**ralph.md** - RALPH status and control
**ralph-run.md** - Run RALPH autonomous agent
### Phase 6: Create Custom Agents (.claude/agents/)
**code-reviewer.md** - Expert code review
**debugger.md** - Debugging specialist
**researcher.md** - Codebase exploration
### Phase 7: Create Skills (.claude/skills/)
**code-review/SKILL.md** - Code review skill
**prd/SKILL.md** - PRD generation skill
**ralph/SKILL.md** - PRD to JSON conversion
**ralph-run/SKILL.md** - RALPH execution
### Phase 8: Configure Hooks (.claude/hooks/)
**hooks.json**:
```json
{
"hooks": {
"PostToolUse": [{
"matcher": "Write|Edit",
"hooks": [{
"type": "command",
"command": "[lint command]",
"timeout": 30000
}]
}],
"Stop": [{
"matcher": ".*",
"hooks": [{
"type": "command",
"command": "${CLAUDE_PROJECT_DIR}/.claude/hooks/auto-compact.sh",
"timeout": 5000
}]
}]
}
}
```
**auto-compact.sh** - Context usage monitoring (warns at 70%)
### Phase 9: Configure Settings (.claude/settings.json)
```json
{
"permissions": {
"allow": [
"Bash(npm:*)",
"Bash(npx:*)",
"Bash(node:*)",
"Bash(git:*)",
"Bash([test runner]:*)",
"Bash(mkdir:*)",
"Bash(chmod:*)",
"Bash(ls:*)",
"Bash(rm:*)",
"Bash(cp:*)",
"Bash(mv:*)"
],
"deny": [
"Read(.env)",
"Read(.env.*)",
"Read(./secrets/**)",
"Read(**/*.pem)",
"Read(**/*.key)",
"Read(**/credentials*)",
"Read(node_modules/**)",
"Read(coverage/**)"
]
}
}
```
### Phase 10: RALPH Autonomous Development Setup
#### 10a: Generate PROJECT_SPEC.md
Create comprehensive project specification:
```markdown
# Project Specification: [Name]
> Generated: [Date]
> Analyzed by: claude-init
## Overview
[From README/package.json]
## Tech Stack
[Full technology breakdown]
## Directory Structure
[3-level tree]
## Dependencies
### Production
[Top 15 with purposes]
### Development
[Top 10 with purposes]
## Available Scripts
[All npm scripts / Makefile targets]
## Code Patterns & Conventions
### Testing
- Framework, location, coverage config
### Type System
- Language, strict mode
### Code Style
- Naming, module system, linting, formatting, import order
## Codebase Patterns for RALPH
[Discovered patterns as bullet list]
## Quality Gates
```bash
# Commands RALPH must run before marking stories complete
[typecheck command]
[lint command]
[test command]
```
```
#### 10b: Create scripts/ralph/
**ralph.sh** - Bash loop that runs Claude iterations:
```bash
#!/bin/bash
MAX_ITERATIONS="${1:-10}"
ITERATION=0
while [ $ITERATION -lt $MAX_ITERATIONS ]; do
ITERATION=$((ITERATION + 1))
echo "=== RALPH Iteration $ITERATION/$MAX_ITERATIONS ==="
# Run Claude with RALPH prompt
claude --dangerously-skip-permissions \
-p "$(cat scripts/ralph/CLAUDE.md)" \
--allowedTools 'Bash(git:*),Bash(npm:*),Read,Write,Edit,Grep,Glob'
# Check for completion signal
if grep -q "COMPLETE" progress.txt 2>/dev/null; then
echo "✓ All stories complete!"
break
fi
done
```
**CLAUDE.md** - RALPH system prompt with:
- Mission: One story per iteration
- Context sources: prd.json, PROJECT_SPEC.md, progress.txt, git history
- Quality gates: typecheck, lint, test
- Commit format: `feat: [Story-ID] - [Story Title]`
- Exit signal: `<promise>COMPLETE</promise>`
- Project-specific context from analysis
#### 10c: Create Initial PRD (if feature provided)
If user provides `--feature "description"`:
1. Generate intelligent prd.json based on:
- Feature description
- Tech stack (React UI, Backend API, etc.)
- Existing patterns (TypeScript, test framework, linting)
2. Create appropriately-sized user stories:
- Priority 1: Data models/types
- Priority 2: Core logic/services
- Priority 3: API/routes
- Priority 4: UI components
- Priority 5: Polish/tests
3. Initialize progress.txt with discovered patterns
4. Create tasks/prd-[feature].md markdown version
### Phase 11: Output Summary
After completion, display:
```
## Claude Code Configuration Complete
### Created Files:
- CLAUDE.md (comprehensive project documentation)
- PROJECT_SPEC.md (RALPH context document)
- .claude/settings.json
- .claude/rules/*.md ([count] rules)
- .claude/commands/*.md ([count] commands)
- .claude/agents/*.md ([count] agents)
- .claude/skills/*/SKILL.md ([count] skills)
- .claude/hooks/hooks.json
- .claude/hooks/auto-compact.sh
- scripts/ralph/ralph.sh
- scripts/ralph/CLAUDE.md
[If PRD created:]
- prd.json ([count] user stories)
- progress.txt (initialized with patterns)
- tasks/prd-[feature].md
### Available Commands:
- /commit - Git commit with formatted message
- /review - Code review checklist
- /test - Run tests
- /ralph - RALPH status
- /ralph-run - Start RALPH
### RALPH Status:
[If PRD created:]
- Feature: "[feature description]"
- Stories: [count] total
- Branch: ralph/[feature-slug]
- Ready to run: ./scripts/ralph/ralph.sh 20
[If no PRD:]
- No PRD configured
- Create one: /prd [feature description]
### Next Steps:
1. Review CLAUDE.md for accuracy
2. Customize rules for team conventions
3. [If PRD] Run: ./scripts/ralph/ralph.sh 20
4. [If no PRD] Create PRD: /prd [feature]
```
---
## Tech Stack Detection Reference
| File | Stack |
|------|-------|
| `package.json` | Node.js ecosystem |
| `tsconfig.json` | TypeScript |
| `vite.config.*` | Vite bundler |
| `next.config.*` | Next.js framework |
| `nuxt.config.*` | Nuxt framework |
| `svelte.config.*` | SvelteKit |
| `angular.json` | Angular |
| `*.xcodeproj` | iOS/macOS |
| `build.gradle*` | Android/JVM |
| `Cargo.toml` | Rust |
| `go.mod` | Go |
| `pyproject.toml` | Python (modern) |
| `requirements.txt` | Python (legacy) |
## Files to Always Exclude
```
node_modules/
dist/
build/
.next/
.nuxt/
target/ # Rust
bin/ # Go compiled
__pycache__/
*.pyc
.venv/
venv/
.git/objects/
coverage/
*.log
```
---
## RALPH Workflow After Setup
```bash
# 1. Run setup (with optional feature)
/setup-project
# or
/setup-project --feature "User authentication system"
# 2. If PRD created, review it
cat prd.json
cat PROJECT_SPEC.md
# 3. Start RALPH autonomous development
./scripts/ralph/ralph.sh 20
# 4. Monitor progress
tail -f progress.txt
cat prd.json | jq '.userStories[] | {id, title, passes}'
# 5. When complete, review and merge
git log --oneline -20
git diff main...HEAD
```
## Interactive Mode
When run without `--yes`, prompt for:
1. Project name confirmation
2. Language/framework verification
3. Commands to enable (hooks, agents, commands, rules, skills)
4. RALPH setup preference
5. Initial feature description (optional)
## Command Line Options
```bash
/setup-project [options]
-t, --target <path> Target directory (default: current)
-y, --yes Skip prompts, use defaults
-m, --merge Merge with existing config
-f, --feature <desc> Create initial PRD for feature
--no-hooks Skip hooks setup
--no-agents Skip agents setup
--no-commands Skip commands setup
--no-rules Skip rules setup
--no-skills Skip skills setup
--no-ralph Skip RALPH setup
```
## Quality Assurance
Before completing setup, verify:
- [ ] CLAUDE.md accurately describes the project
- [ ] PROJECT_SPEC.md has correct tech stack
- [ ] Rules match detected language/framework
- [ ] Commands use correct package manager
- [ ] Hooks reference correct lint/test commands
- [ ] Settings.json has appropriate permissions
- [ ] RALPH scripts are executable (chmod +x)
- [ ] PRD stories (if created) are appropriately sizedRelated Skills
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