maestro-init

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name: maestro-init description: Initialize project with auto state detection argument-hint: [-y] [--from ] allowed-tools:

• ask_question
• define_subagent
• grep_search
• invoke_subagent
• manage_subagents
• run_command
• send_message
• view_file
• write_to_file

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Initialize a new project through auto state detection and unified flow. Invoked when starting a fresh project or onboarding an existing codebase into workflow management. Produces the `.workflow/` directory structure with project.md, state.json, config.json, and specs. Does NOT create roadmap — use maestro-roadmap (light mode, default) or maestro-roadmap --mode full (spec package) as the next step.

Pipeline position: entry point (no upstream). Downstream: maestro-roadmap or maestro-brainstorm.

<required_reading> @~/.maestro/workflows/init.md </required_reading>

<deferred_reading>

• project.md — read when generating project description
• state.json — read when creating initial state
• config.json — read when creating workflow configuration </deferred_reading>

$ARGUMENTS — none for interactive mode, or `-y` with `@file` reference for auto mode.

Flags:

Flag	Effect	Default
-y / --yes	Automatic mode. After config questions, runs research without further interaction. Expects idea document via @ reference.	false
--from <source>	Load upstream context package (brainstorm:ID, @file, or path). Consumes context-package.json to pre-fill project vision, goals, constraints, and terminology. Skips interactive questioning. Alias: --from-brainstorm	—

Load project state if exists: Check for .workflow/state.json -- loads context if project already initialized.

<interview_protocol> Follows @~/.maestro/workflows/interview-mechanics.md standard.

Interaction mode: convergent menu-driven Decision tree (strict order): project type (greenfield / existing codebase onboarding) → tech stack detection and confirmation → directory structure preferences → initial configuration (specs categories, wiki bootstrap) Scope guard: only init decisions; do not prejudge roadmap structure or plan scope Writeback target: project.md (project description) + config.json (settings) + state.json (initial state) Additional skip conditions: --from source (upstream context pre-fills decisions) Exit condition: all configuration questions settled → proceed to workflow execution </interview_protocol>

### Pre-flight

1. Check if .workflow/ already exists — if so, load state and warn (E002 for greenfield conflicts)
2. Validate --from source is accessible if provided

Follow '~/.maestro/workflows/init.md' completely.

### Standalone report

=== WORKFLOW INITIALIZED ===
Project: {project_name}
State:   .workflow/state.json (active)

Created:
  .workflow/project.md
  .workflow/state.json
  .workflow/config.json
  .workflow/specs/

Ralph-invoked completion

End the step by calling the CLI (no text block output):

maestro ralph complete <idx> --status {STATUS} [--evidence {path}]

Status verdicts:

• DONE — Normal completion
• DONE_WITH_CONCERNS — Completed with caveats; pass --concerns
• NEEDS_RETRY — Tooling error / transient issue; ralph will retry
• BLOCKED — External hard blocker; pass --reason

Next-step routing

Condition	Suggestion
Roadmap needed (default light)	/maestro-roadmap <requirement>
Full spec package + roadmap	/maestro-roadmap --mode full <idea>
Explore ideas first	/maestro-brainstorm <topic>
View project dashboard	/manage-status
Quick ad-hoc task	/maestro-quick <task>

<error_codes>

Code	Severity	Condition	Recovery
E001	error	No arguments provided when -y requires @ reference	Check arguments format, re-run with correct input
E002	error	.workflow/ already exists for greenfield init	Check .workflow/ directory state, resolve conflicts
E003	error	Context source not found (--from / --from-brainstorm)	Check arguments format, re-run with correct input
W001	warning	Research agent failed, continuing with partial results	Retry research or proceed with partial results
</error_codes>

<success_criteria>

• .workflow/project.md created with Core Value, Requirements (Validated/Active/Out of Scope), Key Decisions
• .workflow/state.json created with artifacts[] array, initialized to idle state
• .workflow/config.json created with workflow / execution / git / gates / codebase / guard / collab / specInjection / dashboard segments
• .workflow/specs/ initialized with convention files
• All interview decisions written to project.md / config.json before proceeding
• Research completed (if enabled) — parallel agents spawned with results merged
• Next-step routing displayed in completion report </success_criteria>