Can it handle Docker-based environments?

Yes, the skill identifies Dockerfiles, docker-compose.yml files, and .devcontainer configurations to include container setup instructions in your documentation.

How does the skill detect my project's dependencies?

It scans your repository for specific lock files and configuration files like package.json, Cargo.toml, or requirements.txt to identify the correct package manager and required tools.

Which programming languages are supported?

The skill supports a wide range of ecosystems including Node.js, Python, Ruby, Rust, and general containerized applications by looking for standard configuration markers.

Does it document environment variables?

It looks for template files like .env.example, .env.sample, or .env.template to list and explain the required environment variables for your project.

Environment Setup Documenter

Name: Environment Setup Documenter
Author: thkt

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Learning & Documentation

Generates comprehensive environment setup guides by automatically analyzing codebase dependencies, tools, and configurations.

The Environment Setup Documenter skill automates the creation of professional development documentation by scanning your repository for package managers, version requirements, environment variables, and startup scripts. It intelligently detects patterns across various ecosystems—including JavaScript, Python, Ruby, and Rust—as well as containerization setups like Docker, ensuring new contributors can get up and running quickly with accurate, codebase-specific instructions without manual writing effort.

Key Features

01Containerization configuration analysis for Docker and DevContainers

02Startup command and script discovery from package.json and Makefiles

03Environment variable template extraction from .env.example files

04Automatic version requirement identification from .nvmrc and .tool-versions

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06Multi-language package manager detection for npm, pnpm, poetry, cargo, and more

Use Cases

01Documenting legacy projects that lack clear environment installation instructions

02Standardizing development environment documentation across multiple microservices

03Onboarding new developers by generating a clear setup.md or README section

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add thkt/claude-config documenting-setup

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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