# Jam Prep Checklist

> setup preparation readiness checklist pre-jam verification launch ready

- Skill: `karchtho/jam-prep-checklist` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add karchtho/jam-prep-checklist`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/karchtho/jam-prep-checklist/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: karchtho (https://skillmd.com/u/karchtho)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/karchtho/jam-prep-checklist

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# Jam Prep Checklist Skill

Interactive walkthrough to ensure your project is ready to start the game jam.

## What This Does

Guides you through complete project setup:

- **Script Integration** - Verifies all 20 starter scripts are in your project
- **Manager Initialization** - Checks GameManager, AudioManager, InputManager, UIManager setup and initialization order
- **Prefab Setup** - Confirms key prefabs (player, UI canvas, pooled objects) are created
- **Input Configuration** - Modern Input System setup and bindings ready
- **Scene Setup** - Proper scene hierarchy, GameManager placement, component connections
- **Team Readiness** - Git setup, team members have correct project structure
- **Performance Baseline** - Initial profiling data, target performance metrics

## Activation Triggers

This skill activates when you:
- Ask "am I ready to start the jam?"
- Request "pre-jam checklist" or "setup checklist"
- Run `/jam-status` before jam start
- Ask about "getting ready" or "final checks"

## Output Format

Interactive checklist with:
- ✓ Completed items
- ⚠ Items needing attention
- ❌ Critical blockers
- **Final Verdict** - "Ready to jam!" or list of things to fix

## When to Use

Run this the day before your jam starts (or morning-of) to catch any setup issues before crunch time.

## Team Sharing

Checklist can be shared with team to ensure everyone has identical project setup.