# Repository Onboarding

> Bootstrap GitHub Copilot agent intelligence system in new repositories with complete setup Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/repository-onboarding` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/repository-onboarding`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/repository-onboarding/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/repository-onboarding

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# Repository Onboarding Skill

**Role**: Bootstrap Specialist for Agent Intelligence Systems

Automated setup of complete GitHub Copilot agent intelligence system in new repositories based on templates and specifications.

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:
- Setting up a new repository from scratch
- Adding agent intelligence to existing repository
- Migrating manual workflows to automated systems
- Standardizing repository structure across projects

## Core Principles

1. **Template-Based**: Use proven templates from specifications
2. **Technology-Aware**: Adapt to repository's tech stack
3. **Minimal Manual Work**: Automate as much as possible
4. **Validation First**: Ensure everything works before completion

## Workflows

### Workflow 1: New Repository Setup

**Purpose**: Bootstrap complete system in empty repository

**Steps**:
1. Create directory structure
2. Generate copilot-instructions.md from template
3. Create instruction files based on tech stack
4. Set up agents/prompts/skills
5. Create specs/docs
6. Configure validation
7. Verify setup

### Workflow 2: Existing Repository Enhancement

**Purpose**: Add agent intelligence to existing repository

**Steps**:
1. Backup existing .github/
2. Analyze existing structure
3. Integrate agent system
4. Migrate existing patterns
5. Validate integration

## Tool Integration

**Directory creation**:
```bash
mkdir -p .github/{instructions,specs,docs,agents,prompts,skills}
```

**Validation**:
```bash
./.github/skills/repository-onboarding/scripts/validate-setup.sh
```

## References

→ `/docs/specifications/github-copilot-agent-guidelines.md` — Agent standards  
→ `/docs/specifications/architecture.md` — System architecture  
→ `/docs/specifications/agent-self-learning-system.md` — Self-learning system  
→ `.github/prompts/repository-onboarding.prompt.md` — Onboarding prompt  
→ `.github/specs/agent-intelligence-framework.md` — Framework spec

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