# Flow Next Setup > Optional local install of flowctl CLI and CLAUDE.md/AGENTS.md instructions. Use when user runs /flow-next:setup. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/flow-next-setup` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/flow-next-setup` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/flow-next-setup/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/flow-next-setup --- # Flow-Next Setup (Optional) Install flowctl locally and add instructions to project docs. **Fully optional** - flow-next works without this via the plugin. ## Benefits - `flowctl` accessible from command line (add `.flow/bin` to PATH) - Other AI agents (Codex, Cursor, etc.) can read instructions from CLAUDE.md/AGENTS.md - Works without Claude Code plugin installed ## Workflow Read [workflow.md](workflow.md) and follow each step in order. ## Notes - **Fully optional** - standard plugin usage works without local setup - Copies scripts (not symlinks) for portability across environments - Safe to re-run - will detect existing setup and offer to update --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/gmickel) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.