Is this a one-time configuration?

Yes, the global-setup skill is designed to be run once to establish your workspace path and author identity, though it can be re-run to update settings.

What configuration file does this skill create?

It creates a .skillforge-config file in your home directory containing your marketplace path, author name, and email in JSON format.

Does it support existing Git repositories?

Yes, the skill can detect existing Git repositories, verify their integrity, and prompt to initialize them if they aren't already set up.

What happens if I don't have Git installed?

The skill includes error handling that will detect missing dependencies like Git and provide guidance on how to install them.

SkillForge Global Setup

Name: SkillForge Global Setup
Author: blueif16

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Developer Tools

Initializes and manages global marketplace configurations, author metadata, and Git repository settings for SkillForge.

About

SkillForge Global Setup is a foundational utility designed to streamline the initialization of your plugin development environment. It automates the creation of the ~/.skillforge-config file, manages directory paths for your Claude Code plugins, and ensures Git is properly configured with correct author credentials. Whether you are creating a new marketplace from scratch or linking an existing repository, this skill provides a guided workflow to ensure your development environment is production-ready with minimal manual intervention.

Key Features

Interactive setup for new or existing marketplace directories
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Validation of directory paths and write permissions
Integrated Git repository initialization and author verification
Standardized JSON configuration for plugin authorship and metadata
Automated creation and management of the ~/.skillforge-config file

Use Cases

Initializing a local development environment for Claude Code plugins
Linking an existing Git-based plugin repository to the SkillForge ecosystem
Setting up global author details for multi-plugin project management

About

Key Features

Interactive setup for new or existing marketplace directories
0 GitHub stars
Validation of directory paths and write permissions
Integrated Git repository initialization and author verification
Standardized JSON configuration for plugin authorship and metadata
Automated creation and management of the ~/.skillforge-config file

Use Cases

Initializing a local development environment for Claude Code plugins
Linking an existing Git-based plugin repository to the SkillForge ecosystem
Setting up global author details for multi-plugin project management