cercano-init

Scan a repository and generate a .cercano/context.md file from key project files.

8|1|Updated Nov 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bryancostanich/Cercano --skill cercano-init
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cercano-init
Source: https://github.com/bryancostanich/Cercano/tree/main/plugins/skills/cercano-init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bryancostanich/Cercano --skill cercano-init

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Cercano projects often require a project-scoped knowledge context to guide local AI tooling. This skill automatically scans a repository to generate a concise context document that informs all Cercano tool calls, reducing repeated questions and boosting accuracy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scans the project directory for key files such as README, CLAUDE.md, .claude/memory/*, .proto, .h files, and critical configuration manifests.
  • Generates a centralized .cercano/context.md that is prepended to subsequent Cercano tool invocations, ensuring consistent context.
  • Supports onboarding of new projects by producing a ready-to-use knowledge base that accelerates local AI reasoning and reduces cloud dependency.

Quick Start

Run the cercano_init tool in your project root to generate a .cercano/context.md file.

Frequently Asked Questions about cercano-init

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate local AI project context from my repository files?▼

To generate local AI project context, run the initialization tool in your project root. It scans key files like README, CLAUDE.md, .proto, .h, and config manifests to create a centralized .cercano/context.md file.

How does project context prepending work for local AI tool calls?▼

Project context prepending works by automatically attaching the generated .cercano/context.md file to the beginning of all subsequent Cercano tool calls, ensuring the local AI consistently receives your domain knowledge.

Do I need Ollama available to initialize local AI project context?▼

Yes, you need Ollama available. Initializing local AI project context requires a running Cercano server with Ollama accessible to scan your repository and extract domain knowledge.

What files are scanned to extract domain knowledge for local AI?▼

The context initialization scans your project root for key files including README, CLAUDE.md, .claude/memory/*, .proto, .h files, and critical configuration manifests to extract domain knowledge.

Can I merge host-provided context with my repository's local AI context?▼

Yes, you can merge host-provided context. The initialization tool reads your key files, extracts domain knowledge, and merges it with any host-provided context into the final .cercano/context.md file.