What is the .automaker directory used for?

The .automaker directory stores project-specific data, including AI agent context files (CLAUDE.md), feature tracking JSONs for Kanban boards, and project settings that guide AI behavior.

Does this skill overwrite my existing configuration?

No, the skill first analyzes your project. If an .automaker directory already exists, it offers to augment or update the setup rather than overwriting your custom settings.

Should I commit the .automaker folder to Git?

Yes, you should commit files like context/, features/, and settings.json so the AI guidance is shared with your team. Temporary state and execution files are automatically added to your .gitignore.

Why does it create a CLAUDE.md file?

CLAUDE.md acts as a 'source of truth' for AI agents, providing them with essential info about your tech stack, directory structure, build commands, and coding conventions.

Automaker Project Initializer

Name: Automaker Project Initializer
Author: jbactad

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Productivity & Workflow

Bootstraps the .automaker directory structure and essential configuration files to prepare any codebase for AI-driven feature development.

The Automaker Project Initializer streamlines the setup process for the Automaker platform by automatically detecting a project's tech stack and generating the necessary metadata for AI-driven workflows. It creates a standardized directory structure including AI context files, feature trackers, and memory indexes, while also configuring Git worktrees and project-specific settings. This skill ensures that your codebase is fully optimized for AI agents to collaborate on features, manage Kanban-style boards, and follow project-specific conventions from the very first interaction.

Key Features

01Automatic tech stack and package manager detection for custom configuration

02Automated generation of optimized CLAUDE.md files for AI agent guidance

030 GitHub stars

04Intelligent .gitignore configuration to separate shared context from local state

05Standardized .automaker/ directory scaffolding including context and features

06Bootstrap script generation for Git worktree-based feature development

Use Cases

01Initializing a new codebase with optimized prompt context and workflow rules

02Preparing a legacy repository for use with AI development agents and Automaker UI

03Standardizing AI configuration and board categories across a team's repositories

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jbactad/claude-plugins project-init

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Automatic tech stack and package manager detection for custom configuration

02Automated generation of optimized CLAUDE.md files for AI agent guidance

030 GitHub stars

04Intelligent .gitignore configuration to separate shared context from local state

05Standardized .automaker/ directory scaffolding including context and features

06Bootstrap script generation for Git worktree-based feature development

Use Cases

01Initializing a new codebase with optimized prompt context and workflow rules

02Preparing a legacy repository for use with AI development agents and Automaker UI

03Standardizing AI configuration and board categories across a team's repositories