init-first-agent

Wire a DM channel to a new NanoCrew agent after credentials are configured.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CjLogic/nanocrew --skill init-first-agent
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: init-first-agent
Source: https://github.com/CjLogic/nanocrew/tree/main/.codex/skills/init-first-agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CjLogic/nanocrew --skill init-first-agent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides operators through standing up the first NanoCrew agent for a direct message channel, handling identity resolution and wiring the DM group to the new agent with an idempotent workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Step-by-step onboarding to create and connect a first agent to a DM channel, including identity capture and DM wiring.
  • Prompts to collect CHANNEL, USER_HANDLE, DISPLAY_NAME, and AGENT_NAME, then apply them to initialize the agent group and messaging route.
  • Safe, repeatable initialization that can be rerun to verify or recover the onboarding without side effects.

Quick Start

After credentials are configured and the service is running, run the init-first-agent workflow to stand up and welcome the first NanoCrew agent for the chosen DM channel.

Frequently Asked Questions about init-first-agent

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

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How do I initialize a DM channel agent for NanoCrew onboarding?▼

To initialize a DM channel agent for NanoCrew onboarding, run the init-first-agent workflow, which identifies the channel, resolves the operator identity, and wires the DM group to a new agent with an idempotent flow.

What do I need to configure before standing up the first NanoCrew agent?▼

Before standing up the first NanoCrew agent, you need channel credentials configured and the service running, as the init-first-agent workflow validates these prerequisites before proceeding with agent creation.

What information is required to wire a DM channel to a new agent?▼

Wiring a DM channel to a new agent requires collecting CHANNEL, USER_HANDLE, DISPLAY_NAME, and AGENT_NAME to initialize the agent group and establish the messaging route.

Can I rerun the agent initialization workflow to verify or recover onboarding?▼

Yes, you can safely rerun the agent initialization workflow to verify or recover onboarding without side effects, as the init-first-agent process is designed to be idempotent and repeatable.

Does the NanoCrew onboarding flow deliver a welcome message to the DM channel?▼

Yes, the NanoCrew onboarding flow ensures the agent is created by guiding channel selection, identity capture, and welcome message delivery to the connected DM channel.