workspace-setup

name	workspace-setup
description	Initialize development environment for a project. Use when setting up a new project, onboarding a developer, or configuring dependencies.

Workspace Setup

Set up a consistent development environment.

Overview

Use this skill to bootstrap a predictable local environment for a project, teammate, or fresh workstation.

When to Use

• Setting up a new repository locally
• Onboarding a developer into an existing project
• Recreating dependencies after environment drift
• Writing down a minimal, repeatable local setup flow

Quick Start

Node.js

npm install
npm run dev

Python

python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt

Rust

cargo build
cargo test

Docker

docker-compose up -d

Checklist

• Dependencies installed
• .env configured (from .env.example)
• Dev server starts
• Tests pass

Environment Template

# .env.example
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:pass@localhost:5432/db
API_KEY=your-key
DEBUG=true

Best Practices

• Document setup in README
• Use .env.example as template
• Record issues in experience/

Core Workflow

Follow the primary workflow, commands, and decision points documented in the sections below.

Examples

Use the examples and snippets already present in this document whenever they apply to the task.

References

Use any linked scripts, assets, reference files, and companion resources mentioned in this document.