init-framework

Initialize katachi framework directories and CLAUDE.md baseline in projects.

1|1|Updated Dec 9, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/asermax/claude-plugins --skill init-framework
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: init-framework
Source: https://github.com/asermax/claude-plugins/tree/main/katachi/skills/init-framework
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/asermax/claude-plugins --skill init-framework

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Initialize the katachi development framework directory structure in a project.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Establishes a standardized folder layout for project planning and documentation, including docs/planning, docs/feature-specs, docs/feature-designs, docs/feature-plans, docs/architecture, and docs/design.
  • Creates or validates a baseline CLAUDE.md template to guide project setup and alignment.
  • Supports retrofitting existing projects with a consistent framework skeleton to accelerate onboarding and collaboration.

Quick Start

Run the initialization to create the katachi framework directories and baseline CLAUDE.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about init-framework

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up a standardized project documentation directory structure?▼

Initializing a standardized documentation directory structure creates dedicated folders for planning, feature-specs, feature-designs, feature-plans, architecture, and design, alongside a baseline CLAUDE.md file to ensure project consistency.

Can I add a standardized docs and planning layout to an existing project?▼

Yes, you can retrofit an existing project with a standardized docs and planning layout. Applying this framework skeleton establishes a consistent directory structure to accelerate onboarding and collaboration without disrupting current code.

What is the katachi framework used for in software project planning?▼

The katachi framework is used for software project planning to enforce a standardized folder layout for documentation, ensuring feature specs, designs, and architecture are consistently organized across new and existing projects.

Does initializing the framework create a CLAUDE.md file automatically?▼

Yes, initializing the framework creates a CLAUDE.md blueprint automatically when the file is absent. This baseline template guides project setup and alignment within the newly established directory structure.

What directories are created when bootstrapping the katachi framework?▼

Bootstrapping the katachi framework creates the docs/planning, docs/feature-specs, docs/feature-designs, docs/feature-plans, docs/architecture, and docs/design directories to establish a consistent project layout.