# Cold Start

> Bootstrap a new local brain by sequencing the highest-value first data sources and setup checks.

- Skill: `mphaxise/cold-start` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add mphaxise/cold-start`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/mphaxise/cold-start/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: mphaxise (https://skillmd.com/u/mphaxise)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/mphaxise/cold-start

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# Cold Start

Use this skill when the user is starting a new brain and wants it useful quickly.

## Workflow

1. Run `setup-gbrain`.
2. Identify first sources:
   - user-authored notes
   - project docs
   - meeting notes
   - key contacts
   - active tasks
3. Ingest a small sample before bulk import.
4. Run `brain-taxonomist` for unclear page types.
5. Run `frontmatter-guard`, `citation-fixer`, and `query` smoke checks.
6. Produce a day-one brain status report.

## Guardrails

- Do not ingest credentials or private exports wholesale.
- Keep source scope explicit.
- Prefer useful sample coverage over indiscriminate bulk import.