LXGIC-Studios Onboard Generator
New developers join and have no idea how to get started. This tool scans your project and generates a complete onboarding guide.
One command. Zero config. Just works.
Quick Start
npx ai-onboard
What It Does
- Scans your project structure and config
- Generates setup instructions
- Documents environment variables needed
- Explains architecture and conventions
Usage Examples
# Generate onboarding docs
cd my-project
npx ai-onboard
# Custom output
npx ai-onboard -o ONBOARDING.md
Best Practices
- Keep it updated - run when setup changes
- Include troubleshooting - common issues and fixes
- List dependencies - what needs to be installed
- Add architecture overview - big picture context
When to Use This
- New team members joining frequently
- Developer experience needs improvement
- README is outdated or missing
- Reducing onboarding friction
Part of the LXGIC Dev Toolkit
This is one of 110+ free developer tools built by LXGIC Studios. No paywalls, no sign-ups, no API keys on free tiers. Just tools that work.
Find more:
- GitHub: https://github.com/LXGIC-Studios
- Twitter: https://x.com/lxgicstudios
- Substack: https://lxgicstudios.substack.com
- Website: https://lxgicstudios.com
Requirements
No install needed. Just run with npx. Node.js 18+ recommended. Needs OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable.
npx ai-onboard --help
How It Works
Analyzes your project's package.json, scripts, environment files, and folder structure. Then generates a comprehensive onboarding document with step-by-step setup instructions.
License
MIT. Free forever. Use it however you want.