# Repo Policy Bootstrap > Bootstrap a repository with Codex and Claude Code governance files. Use when adding AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, coding-agent governance, secure SDLC rules, or repo-local AI assistant instructions to a software project. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/repo-policy-bootstrap` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/repo-policy-bootstrap` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/repo-policy-bootstrap/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/repo-policy-bootstrap --- # Repo Policy Bootstrap Add baseline governance files while preserving existing project instructions. ## Workflow 1. Inspect the target repository for existing `AGENTS.md`, `CLAUDE.md`, `.claude/`, policy, CI, and security files. 2. Preserve existing instructions and merge governance sections instead of overwriting meaningful local rules. 3. Add role boundaries, security, data protection, git workflow, human approval, testing, DevOps/Infra Controls, and observability sections. 4. Run validation after changes. 5. Report installed files and any manual follow-up. ## Required Output - Files added or updated. - Existing policies preserved. - Validation result. - Follow-up controls that belong in CI, branch protection, or identity systems. --- > Source: [ThisIsCKM-org/ai-agent-governance-kit](https://github.com/ThisIsCKM-org/ai-agent-governance-kit) — distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io).