# Init

> Initialize a new project with Darkroom standards. Use when: - User says "new project", "start project", "initialize", "setup project" - User wants to create a new Next.js, React, or web app - User mentions "satus" or "starter template"

- Skill: `majiayu000/init-8` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add majiayu000/init-8`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/init-8/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Web & Frontend
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/init-8

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# Initialize Darkroom Project

Create a new project using the Satus starter template.

## Satus Starter

**Always use Satus** for new projects:

```bash
bunx degit darkroomengineering/satus $ARGUMENTS
cd $ARGUMENTS
bun install
```

## What Satus Includes

- **Next.js 16+** with App Router
- **React 19+** with React Compiler
- **TypeScript** strict mode
- **Tailwind CSS v4**
- **Biome** for linting/formatting
- **Lenis** smooth scroll setup
- **Hamo** performance hooks
- **Image/Link wrappers** configured
- **CSS Modules** with `s` alias pattern

## Post-Setup

After cloning:

1. **Update package.json** - Change name, description
2. **Configure environment** - Copy `.env.example` to `.env.local`
3. **Start dev server** - `bun dev`
4. **Open debug mode** - `Cmd/Ctrl + O` in browser

## Project Structure

```
app/                 # Next.js pages and routes
components/          # React components
lib/
├── hooks/          # Custom React hooks
├── integrations/   # Third-party clients
├── styles/         # Global CSS, Tailwind
└── utils/          # Pure utility functions
```

## Don't Use

- `create-next-app` - Missing Darkroom standards
- `create-react-app` - Deprecated
- Manual setup - Too many things to configure

## Output

After initialization:
- Confirm project created
- List next steps
- Offer to start dev server