repo-bootstrap — community repo-bootstrap, community, ide skills, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf

v1.0.0

About this Skill

Ideal for GitHub-centric AI Agents needing streamlined repository setup and GitHub Actions permissions verification. Bootstrap a new project repo created from this template (GitHub Actions permissions, init flow, and Windsurf copy-pack sync).

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Updated: 3/12/2026

Killer-Skills Review

Decision support comes first. Repository text comes second.

Reference-Only Page Review Score: 7/11

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Review Score
7/11
Quality Score
38
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Ideal for GitHub-centric AI Agents needing streamlined repository setup and GitHub Actions permissions verification. Bootstrap a new project repo created from this template (GitHub Actions permissions, init flow, and Windsurf copy-pack sync).

Core Value

Empowers agents to verify GitHub Actions permissions and run interactive tests, providing a safe and fast path to a usable project setup using GitHub Actions and workflow permissions like read and write, and creating and approving pull requests via GitHub API.

Ideal Agent Persona

Ideal for GitHub-centric AI Agents needing streamlined repository setup and GitHub Actions permissions verification.

Capabilities Granted for repo-bootstrap

Verifying GitHub Actions permissions
Running interactive tests for repository setup
Automating GitHub permissions smoke tests

! Prerequisites & Limits

  • Requires GitHub repository access
  • GitHub Actions setup necessary
  • Limited to GitHub ecosystem

Why this page is reference-only

  • - The underlying skill quality score is below the review floor.

Source Boundary

The section below is supporting source material from the upstream repository. Use the Killer-Skills review above as the primary decision layer.

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FAQ & Installation Steps

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? Frequently Asked Questions

What is repo-bootstrap?

Ideal for GitHub-centric AI Agents needing streamlined repository setup and GitHub Actions permissions verification. Bootstrap a new project repo created from this template (GitHub Actions permissions, init flow, and Windsurf copy-pack sync).

How do I install repo-bootstrap?

Run the command: npx killer-skills add EmilyMacro/test/repo-bootstrap. It works with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Claude Code, and 19+ other IDEs.

What are the use cases for repo-bootstrap?

Key use cases include: Verifying GitHub Actions permissions, Running interactive tests for repository setup, Automating GitHub permissions smoke tests.

Which IDEs are compatible with repo-bootstrap?

This skill is compatible with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Trae, Claude Code, OpenClaw, Aider, Codex, OpenCode, Goose, Cline, Roo Code, Kiro, Augment Code, Continue, GitHub Copilot, Sourcegraph Cody, and Amazon Q Developer. Use the Killer-Skills CLI for universal one-command installation.

Are there any limitations for repo-bootstrap?

Requires GitHub repository access. GitHub Actions setup necessary. Limited to GitHub ecosystem.

How To Install

  1. 1. Open your terminal

    Open the terminal or command line in your project directory.

  2. 2. Run the install command

    Run: npx killer-skills add EmilyMacro/test/repo-bootstrap. The CLI will automatically detect your IDE or AI agent and configure the skill.

  3. 3. Start using the skill

    The skill is now active. Your AI agent can use repo-bootstrap immediately in the current project.

! Reference-Only Mode

This page remains useful for installation and reference, but Killer-Skills no longer treats it as a primary indexable landing page. Read the review above before relying on the upstream repository instructions.

Imported Repository Instructions

The section below is supporting source material from the upstream repository. Use the Killer-Skills review above as the primary decision layer.

Supporting Evidence

repo-bootstrap

Install repo-bootstrap, an AI agent skill for AI agent workflows and automation. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf with one-command setup.

SKILL.md
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Imported Repository Instructions
The section below is supporting source material from the upstream repository. Use the Killer-Skills review above as the primary decision layer.
Supporting Evidence

When to use

Use this when you just created a new repository from this template and want the safest, fastest path to a usable project setup.

Checklist

  1. Verify GitHub Actions permissions
  • See docs/github-actions-setup.md.
  • Confirm:
    • Workflow permissions: Read and write
    • Allow GitHub Actions to create and approve pull requests
  1. (Optional) Run the GitHub permissions smoke test
  • Run Smoke Test - GitHub Permissions.
  • Confirm that it creates a PR.
  1. Run interactive initialization in Windsurf
  • Run /init-project.
  • Ensure it creates/updates:
    • orga/domain/project-brief.md
    • baseline domain docs under orga/domain/
    • project-specific Windsurf customizations under docs/windsurf/
  1. Apply the mechanical initialization PR
  • Run GitHub Actions workflow Initialize Project.
  • Merge the PR.
  1. Confirm Windsurf sync
  • Ensure .windsurf/ reflects docs/windsurf/ (rules, workflows, skills).
  • If you maintain multiple repos from this template, keep docs/windsurf/ as the copy-pack.

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