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Initialize project AI context, generate/update root-level and module-level CLAUDE.md indexes

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How to use this skill

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/UfoMiao/zcf/blob/HEAD/templates/skills/en/init-project/SKILL.md

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Usage

/init-project <PROJECT_SUMMARY_OR_NAME>

Objective

Initialize project AI context using a mixed strategy of "concise at root + detailed at module level":

  • Generate/update CLAUDE.md at repository root (high-level vision, architecture overview, module index, global standards).
  • Generate/update local CLAUDE.md in identified module directories (interfaces, dependencies, entry points, tests, key files, etc.).
  • ✨ For improved readability, automatically generate Mermaid structure diagrams in the root CLAUDE.md and add navigation breadcrumbs to each module CLAUDE.md.

Orchestration Instructions

Step 1: Call the get-current-datetime sub-agent to obtain the current timestamp.

Step 2: Call the init-architect sub-agent once, with input:

  • project_summary: $ARGUMENTS
  • current_timestamp: (timestamp from step 1)

Execution Strategy (Agent adapts automatically, no user parameters needed)

  • Stage A: Repository Census (Lightweight) Quickly count files and directories, identify module roots (package.json, pyproject.toml, go.mod, apps/, packages/, services/*, etc.).
  • Stage B: Module Priority Scanning (Medium) For each module, perform targeted reading and sampling of "entry/interfaces/dependencies/tests/data models/quality tools".
  • Stage C: Deep Supplementation (As Needed) If repository is small or module scale is small, expand reading scope; if large, perform batch supplemental scanning on high-risk/high-value paths.
  • Coverage Measurement and Resumability Output "scanned files / estimated total files, covered module ratio, ignored/skipped reasons" and list "recommended next-step deep-dive sub-paths". When running /init-project repeatedly, perform incremental updates and breakpoint resumable scanning based on previous index.

Security and Boundaries

  • Only read/write documentation and indexes, do not modify source code.
  • Ignore common generated artifacts and binary large files by default.
  • Print "summary" in main dialog, write full content to repository.

Output Requirements

  • Print "Initialization Result Summary" in main dialog, including:
    • Whether root-level CLAUDE.md was created/updated, major section overview.
    • Number of identified modules and their path list.
    • Generation/update status of each module's CLAUDE.md.
    • ✨ Explicitly mention "Generated Mermaid structure diagram" and "Added navigation breadcrumbs for N modules".
    • Coverage and major gaps.
    • If not fully read: explain "why stopped here" and list recommended next steps (e.g., "suggest priority supplemental scanning: packages/auth/src/controllers").