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aidd-init

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Initializes AIDD workspace scaffolding for the current project. Use when bootstrapping canonical `aidd/` templates.

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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/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/workflow/aidd-init/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/aidd-init/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Follow feature-dev-aidd:aidd-core.

Steps

  1. Run python3 ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/aidd-init/runtime/init.py.
  2. Runtime-path safety: never call relative runtime paths; use only python3 ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/aidd-init/runtime/init.py; if ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT} is not set, return BLOCKED with env hint.
  3. Verify aidd/ exists and core templates were copied (aidd/AGENTS.md, aidd/docs/shared/stage-lexicon.md).
  4. If --detect-build-tools was used, confirm .claude/settings.json was updated.
  5. Return the output contract and next actions.

Command contracts

python3 ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/aidd-init/runtime/init.py

  • When to run: always for canonical workspace bootstrap.
  • Inputs: optional --force and --detect-build-tools.
  • Outputs: initialized aidd/ structure and synced workspace templates/settings.
  • Failure mode: non-zero exit on invalid workspace, write failures, or template contract mismatch.
  • Next action: fix workspace path/permissions, then rerun the same entrypoint.

Notes

  • Planning stage: AIDD:ACTIONS_LOG: n/a.

Additional resources

  • Runtime implementation: runtime/init.py (when: init behavior or flags are unclear; why: verify exact bootstrap logic and exit conditions).