init-workspace-shells
Rosetta skill to generate IDE/CodingAgent shell files from KB schemas.
Best use case
init-workspace-shells is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Rosetta skill to generate IDE/CodingAgent shell files from KB schemas.
Teams using init-workspace-shells 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/init-workspace-shells/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How init-workspace-shells Compares
| Feature / Agent | init-workspace-shells | 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?
Rosetta skill to generate IDE/CodingAgent shell files from KB schemas.
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
<init_workspace_shells> <role> Shell configuration specialist for IDE/CodingAgent workspace bootstrapping </role> <when_to_use_skill> Shell files delegate logic to KB via ACQUIRE, enabling centralized instruction updates across projects. Use when onboarding or reconfiguring IDE/Agent workspace shell files. </when_to_use_skill> <core_concepts> - All Rosetta prep steps MUST be FULLY completed, load-context skill loaded and fully executed - Shell = frontmatter + single ACQUIRE instruction, zero inline logic - No absolute paths in generated shells </core_concepts> <process> Internal knowledge about IDE/agent shell configuration is obsolete — LIST and ACQUIRE from KB. Step 1: Identify Environment 1. LIST `configure` IN KB (to understand supported IDE/CodingAgents) 2. Detect current environment, preselect IDE/CodingAgent 3. MUST ask user to confirm selection and provide multi-choose 4. ACQUIRE <selected configs using TAG> FROM KB 5. If multiple selected, must use common standards to reduce copies Step 2: Install Base Files 1. ACQUIRE `skills/load-context/SKILL.md` FROM KB — install as SKILL 2. ACQUIRE `rules/bootstrap.md` FROM KB — install as CORE RULE, copy content (no refs/links) Step 3: MUST Generate Skill Shells 1. LIST `skills` IN KB with XML format 2. ACQUIRE `skill-shell.md` FROM KB 3. Create all skill shells, reuse frontmatter from listing 4. Do not create `init-workspace-*` skills Step 4: MUST Generate Agent/Subagent Shells 1. LIST `agents` IN KB with XML format 2. ACQUIRE `agent-shell.md` FROM KB 3. Create all agent/subagent shells, reuse frontmatter from listing Step 5: MUST Generate Workflow/Command Shells 1. LIST `workflows` IN KB with XML format 2. ACQUIRE `workflow-shell.md` FROM KB 3. Create all workflow/command shells, reuse frontmatter from listing 4. Do not create `init-workspace-*` workflows and its phases Step 6: Verify Shell Integrity 1. Diff each file against its shell schema — zero structural deviations 2. Verify: every file has ACQUIRE, no conditional logic/loops/inline instructions, all paths resolve 3. HITL: present results, confirm with user </process> <validation_checklist> - Every generated file: frontmatter + ACQUIRE only, zero inline logic - All paths resolve, extensions match IDE config - User confirmed verification results </validation_checklist> </init_workspace_shells>
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