What is a CLAUDE.md file?

A CLAUDE.md file is a specialized markdown document that provides context, tech stack details, and development rules to help Claude Code work more effectively within a specific repository.

Can I customize the suggested tech stack?

Yes. While the skill suggests sensible defaults based on your programming language, it explicitly asks for user input on the runtime, package manager, and libraries.

Why does this skill mandate TDD?

Test-Driven Development (TDD) ensures code quality and prevents the AI from getting stuck in 'doom loops' where code is written, broken, and rewritten repeatedly without progress.

How does this skill improve Git history?

It enforces an 'atomic commit' rule, requiring commits after every successful TDD cycle or discrete unit of work, ensuring a clean and reversible project history.

Project Setup & Standards

Name: Project Setup & Standards
Author: britt

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Productivity & Workflow

Standardizes new project configurations by generating comprehensive CLAUDE.md files with tech stacks, TDD rules, and Git best practices.

This skill ensures a solid foundation for any new codebase by guiding Claude through the creation of a comprehensive CLAUDE.md file. It prompts for project purpose, recommends optimized tech stacks for various languages, enforces Test-Driven Development (TDD) protocols, and establishes strict Git commit habits. By defining guardrails upfront, it prevents rework and 'doom loops,' enabling Claude to produce consistent, high-quality code from the very first commit.

Key Features

01Strict 'Commit Early, Commit Often' Git rule enforcement

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03Seamless integration with verification plans for acceptance testing

04Mandatory TDD rule integration to ensure code reliability

05Automated CLAUDE.md generation with project purpose and overview

06Intelligent tech stack recommendations for Node.js, Python, Go, and Rust

Use Cases

01Standardizing development workflows across a team using Claude Code

02Initializing a brand-new project from scratch with defined guardrails

03Adding structure and standards to an existing undocumented codebase

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add britt/claude-code-skills setting-up-a-project

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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