cortex-setup

Apps & Automation

Initialize Cortex for first-time use

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Inspect the Agent Skill at https://github.com/hjertefolger/cortex/blob/HEAD/skills/cortex-setup/SKILL.md and all supporting files. Report provenance, permissions, scripts, dependencies, and security risks. Propose an exact installation into .agents/skills/cortex-setup, but wait for my approval before writing files or running scripts.

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Cortex Setup Wizard

Initialize Cortex for first-time use.

Setup Steps

1. Initialize System

Run the internal setup command to create directories and database:

node ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/dist/index.js setup

2. Configure Preferences

Ask the user to choose a configuration preset:

Question: How would you like Cortex to behave?

Full Automation (Recommended)
- Protection: Saves seamlessly while you work (every 5% context).
- Clear Safety: Automatically saves backup before you clear context.
- Visuals: Shows "Saved" notifications.
Balanced
- Protection: Saves less frequently (every 10%).
- Clear Safety: Automatically saves backup before clear.
- Visuals: Standard status bar.
Silent Mode
- Protection: Manual saving only.
- Clear Safety: Automatically saves backup before clear.
- Visuals: Hidden status bar.

3. Apply Preset

Based on the user's choice (1, 2, or 3), apply the corresponding preset:

If "1" or "Full":

node ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/dist/index.js configure full

If "2" or "Balanced":

node ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/dist/index.js configure essential

If "3" or "Silent":

node ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/dist/index.js configure minimal

4. Finish

Print the success message: "✅ Cortex is ready! Now restart Claude Code to enable memory tools."