auto-setup
Auto-configure quality gates, hooks, and settings for a new project. Detects project type and sets up appropriate tooling. Use when onboarding a new codebase.
Best use case
auto-setup is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Auto-configure quality gates, hooks, and settings for a new project. Detects project type and sets up appropriate tooling. Use when onboarding a new codebase.
Teams using auto-setup 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/auto-setup/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How auto-setup Compares
| Feature / Agent | auto-setup | 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?
Auto-configure quality gates, hooks, and settings for a new project. Detects project type and sets up appropriate tooling. Use when onboarding a new codebase.
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.
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SKILL.md Source
# Auto Setup
Detect project type and configure pro-workflow quality gates automatically.
## Trigger
Use when:
- Starting work on a new project
- Onboarding to an unfamiliar codebase
- Setting up CI integration
## Detection
### Step 1: Identify Project Type
```bash
ls package.json pyproject.toml Cargo.toml go.mod Gemfile pom.xml build.gradle 2>/dev/null
```
### Step 2: Configure Quality Gates
**Node.js/TypeScript:**
```json
{
"lint": "npm run lint",
"typecheck": "npx tsc --noEmit",
"test": "npm test -- --changed --passWithNoTests",
"format": "npx prettier --check ."
}
```
**Python:**
```json
{
"lint": "ruff check .",
"typecheck": "mypy .",
"test": "pytest --tb=short -q",
"format": "ruff format --check ."
}
```
**Rust:**
```json
{
"lint": "cargo clippy -- -D warnings",
"typecheck": "cargo check",
"test": "cargo test --quiet",
"format": "cargo fmt --check"
}
```
**Go:**
```json
{
"lint": "golangci-lint run",
"typecheck": "go vet ./...",
"test": "go test ./... -count=1",
"format": "gofmt -l ."
}
```
### Step 3: Verify Tools Are Installed
Run each command with `--version` or `--help` to confirm availability. Report missing tools.
### Step 4: Create Configuration
Generate a `.claude/settings.json` with:
- Quality gate commands for the detected project type
- Safe permission rules (read-only tools auto-approved)
- Hook configuration for the project
## Output
```text
AUTO SETUP
Project type: [Node.js/Python/Rust/Go/Mixed]
Package manager: [npm/pnpm/yarn/pip/cargo]
Quality gates configured:
lint: [command] ✓
typecheck: [command] ✓
test: [command] ✓
format: [command] ✓
Missing tools:
- [tool] — install with: [command]
Settings written to: .claude/settings.json
```
## Rules
- Never overwrite existing settings without asking
- Detect, don't assume — check for tool presence
- Support monorepos (check for workspaces config)
- Report missing tools with install commandsRelated Skills
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