project-setup

name	project-setup
description	Set up a new project with proper structure, configuration, and tooling. Use when initializing new projects, adding CI/CD, configuring linters, or setting up development environments.
argument-hint	Describe the project type and tech stack

Project Setup Workflow

When to Use

• Initializing a new project from scratch
• Adding development tooling (linters, formatters, pre-commit hooks)
• Setting up CI/CD pipelines
• Configuring development environments
• Adding AI customization files to an existing project

Procedure

1. Determine the project type and tech stack
2. Reference the project templates for common setups
3. Initialize the project structure with appropriate directories
4. Configure essential tooling:
   • Package manager and dependency management
   • Linter and formatter (ESLint, Prettier, Black, etc.)
   • Testing framework
   • Git hooks (husky, pre-commit)
   • EditorConfig for cross-editor consistency
5. Set up AI customization files:
   • .github/copilot-instructions.md with project-specific guidelines
   • Relevant .instructions.md files for the tech stack
   • Useful .prompt.md files for common tasks
6. Create documentation:
   • README with setup and usage instructions
   • CONTRIBUTING.md with development workflow
7. Verify the setup by running build, lint, and test commands

Output

• Complete project structure with all configuration files
• Working build and test commands
• AI customization files tailored to the project
• Documentation for getting started