Skip to main content Sets up new projects or improves existing projects with development best practices, tooling, documentation, and workflow automation. Use when user wants to start a new project, improve project structure, add development tooling, or establish professional workflows.
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Project Bootstrapper
Sets up new projects or improves existing projects with development best practices, tooling, documentation, and workflow automation.
When to Use
"set up a new project"
"bootstrap this project"
"add best practices"
"improve project structure"
"set up development tooling"
"initialize project properly"
What It Sets Up
1. Project Structure
Standard directories (src/, tests/, docs/, scripts/, .github/)
Logical file organization
Structure improvements
2. Git Configuration
Comprehensive .gitignore
.gitattributes for line endings/diffsGit hooks (pre-commit, commit-msg)
Branch protection patterns
Git LFS if needed
3. Documentation
Comprehensive README.md
CONTRIBUTING.md
Code documentation (JSDoc, docstrings)
CHANGELOG.md structure
Architecture docs if complex
4. Testing Setup
Identify/suggest testing framework
Test structure and conventions
Example/template tests
Configure test runners
Coverage reporting
Testing scripts/commands
5. Code Quality Tools
Linters (ESLint, Pylint, etc.)
Formatters (Prettier, Black, etc.)
Type checking (TypeScript, mypy, etc.)
Pre-commit hooks for quality
Editor configs (.editorconfig)
Code quality badges
6. Dependencies Management
Package manager configuration
Organize dependencies
Check security vulnerabilities
Set up dependency updates (Dependabot, Renovate)
Create lock files
Document dependency choices
7. Development Workflow
Useful npm scripts / Makefile targets
Environment variable templates (.env.example)
Docker configuration if appropriate
Development startup scripts
Hot-reload / watch modes
Document development workflow
8. CI/CD Setup
GitHub Actions / GitLab CI config
Automated testing
Automated deployment (if applicable)
Status badges
Release automation
Branch protection
Approach
Discovery Phase Ask clarifying questions:
Project type : New or existing?Primary purpose : Web app, library, CLI tool?Language/framework : JS/TS, Python, Go, etc.?Collaboration : Personal or team?Deployment target : Server, cloud, mobile, desktop?Preferences : Specific tools/frameworks?Scope : Full setup or specific areas?
Implementation Phase
Analyze existing structure (if existing project)Create plan based on answersShow plan and get approvalImplement systematically (one area at a time)Verify completeness Provide handoff documentation
Customization
Language ecosystem : Node.js vs Python vs Go vs RustProject size : Small script vs large appTeam size : Solo vs collaborativeMaturity : Startup speed vs enterprise standards
Tools Used
AskUserQuestion : Gather requirementsWrite : Create configuration files, documentationEdit : Update existing filesBash : Initialize tools (git init, npm init)Read : Analyze existing structureGlob : Find files to update
Success Criteria
All standard files present and configured
Clear and complete documentation
Documented development workflow
Automated quality tooling (pre-commit hooks)
Easy test execution
Follows language/framework conventions
Quick developer onboarding
No obvious best practices missing
Templates
Node.js/TypeScript web app
Python CLI tool
Python web API (FastAPI/Flask)
React/Next.js app
Go service
Rust CLI/library
Integration
feature-planning : For planning custom featurescode-auditor : For validating setup qualitycodebase-documenter : For generating detailed docs
Scope Control
Full bootstrap : Everything from scratchPartial setup : Specific areas only (e.g., "just add testing")Improvement pass : Enhance existing projectAudit + fix : Check what's missing and add it Create or update AgentSkills. Use when designing, structuring, or packaging skills with scripts, references, and assets.
Create or update AgentSkills. Use when designing, structuring, or packaging skills with scripts, references, and assets.
Set up and use 1Password CLI (op). Use when installing the CLI, enabling desktop app integration, signing in (single or multi-account), or reading/injecting/running secrets via op.
CLI to manage emails via IMAP/SMTP. Use `himalaya` to list, read, write, reply, forward, search, and organize emails from the terminal. Supports multiple accounts and message composition with MML (MIME Meta Language).
Create or update AgentSkills. Use when designing, structuring, or packaging skills with scripts, references, and assets.
Create or update AgentSkills. Use when designing, structuring, or packaging skills with scripts, references, and assets.
Set up and use 1Password CLI (op). Use when installing the CLI, enabling desktop app integration, signing in (single or multi-account), or reading/injecting/running secrets via op.
CLI to manage emails via IMAP/SMTP. Use `himalaya` to list, read, write, reply, forward, search, and organize emails from the terminal. Supports multiple accounts and message composition with MML (MIME Meta Language).
