kickoff

Create /docs directory scaffolding with standard subfolders and README files.

3|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bpawlakj/ai-devkit --skill kickoff-bpawlakj
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: kickoff
Source: https://github.com/bpawlakj/ai-devkit/tree/main/claude/skills/kickoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bpawlakj/ai-devkit --skill kickoff-bpawlakj

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It sets up a consistent /docs documentation structure so a project’s architecture, research, reference material, and ongoing work have clear, discoverable home folders.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Idempotent docs scaffolding: creates docs/ and key subdirectories (architecture/, analyzes/, reference/, work/) plus canonical README.md files without overwriting existing content.
  • Brownfield onboarding assist: detects an existing codebase and optionally runs Claude Code’s built-in /init to generate CLAUDE.md so the workspace is immediately AI-ready.
  • Doc convention seeding: lays down a documentation layout that supports downstream skills like /product-spec, /discover, and /atomize.

Quick Start

Ask Claude Code to run the kickoff skill for the current repository by saying: "Run the kickoff skill to initialize the /docs directory for this project."

Frequently Asked Questions about kickoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up documentation scaffolding for a new repository?▼

Documentation scaffolding creates a `/docs` directory with standard subfolders for architecture, analyses, reference, and work. This establishes consistent documentation conventions for future product development and task decomposition.

Can I generate an AI-ready CLAUDE.md file for an existing codebase?▼

Yes, for an existing brownfield codebase, the skill can optionally detect your current project and run Claude Code's built-in `/init` invocation to generate a `CLAUDE.md` file, making the workspace immediately AI-ready.

Will running the docs initialization overwrite my existing project files?▼

No, the docs initialization uses idempotent create-if-absent file operations. It safely creates canonical `README.md` files and directories without overwriting any existing content in your repository.

What is the best way to structure documentation for brownfield onboarding?▼

The best way to structure documentation for brownfield onboarding is to apply a standardized layout with `architecture/`, `analyzes/`, `reference/`, and `work/` directories, which supports downstream skills like product discovery.

Does the documentation scaffolding support both greenfield and brownfield repositories?▼

Yes, the documentation scaffolding supports both greenfield and brownfield repositories. It applies consistent documentation conventions to both, with optional brownfield detection to assist with existing codebase onboarding.