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    repo-onboarding-guide

    by Markus Isaksson

    Instantly generate comprehensive ONBOARDING.md guides and developer setup docs from your repository's code.

    Updated May 2026
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    $9

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    ⚡ Also available via Agensi MCP — your AI agent can load this skill on demand via MCP. Learn more →

    Included in download

    • Generate developer setup guides from package manifests and Makefiles
    • Create AI-agent instructions for safe repository interaction
    • terminal, env_vars automation included
    • Includes example output and usage patterns
    • Instant install

    See it in action

    ## 4. Local Setup
```bash
git clone <repo-url>
pnpm install
pnpm dev
```
## 5. Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Purpose | Example |
|---|:---:|---|---|
| STRIPE_KEY | Yes | API access | sk_test_... |
| PORT | No | Server port | 3000 |

    About This Skill

    What it does

    This skill automates the creation of professional-grade developer onboarding documentation. By analyzing repository manifests, build scripts, environment templates, and source code structure, it generates a comprehensive ONBOARDING.md file customized to your project's specific tech stack and workflow.

    Why use this skill

    Writing setup guides is tedious and documentation often becomes stale. This skill saves developers hours by performing a deep-dive analysis of your repo to extract environment variables, script commands, and project architectures. It bridges the gap between clean code and a contributable project, making it perfect for internal handoffs, open-source launches, or preparing a codebase for AI coding agents.

    Supported tools

    • Package Managers: npm, pnpm, yarn, uv, poetry, pip, cargo, go mod, maven, gradle.
    • Build Systems: Makefile, justfile, Docker, Docker Compose.
    • CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI.
    • Environment: .env.example discovery and variable mapping.

    Output quality

    The result is a structured Markdown document including a repository map, copy-pasteable setup commands, environment variable tables, and specific "AI Agent Notes" to ensure LLMs know how to interact safely with your codebase.

    Use Cases

    • Generate developer setup guides from package manifests and Makefiles
    • Create AI-agent instructions for safe repository interaction
    • Map repository folder structures and their specific purposes
    • Extract and document required environment variables from .env.example files
    • Identify low-risk "Good First Issues" for new project contributors

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    Permissions

    Terminal / Shell
    Environment Variables

    Tags

    onboarding
    documentation
    dev-experience
    repo-tools
    markdown

    Creator

    Markus Isaksson

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