Repo Launch

Use this skill when a project needs to go from loose files or a rough prototype to a clean, public-facing repository.

Quick Start

1. Run python3 scripts/repo_launch_audit.py --repo-dir . before editing so the repo shape, app-to-skill overlap, runner command coverage, and launch gaps are explicit.
2. Choose a repository mode first: app repo, skill catalog, library, template, or multi-project collection.
3. Create only the minimum repo essentials the project actually needs.
4. Prefer a short, scannable README.md with one clear install or usage path.
5. Add a LICENSE when the user wants the repo to be shareable.
6. Keep names, commands, and folder structure simple enough for first-time visitors.

Workflow

Repo Audit

• Use the audit helper to classify the repo before changing files.
• Read the overlap map before editing so exact app pairs, near-equivalent skill names, and shared runner command families are obvious.
• If the repo is a skill catalog or multi-project collection, keep the top-level README compact and avoid repeating shared setup across subprojects.
• If the repo is a single app, make the install or run path obvious on the first screen.

Repository Basics

• Start with the smallest useful set of files: README.md, .gitignore, LICENSE, and project-specific entrypoints.
• Match the repository structure to the project type instead of forcing a template.
• If there is already a strong project layout, improve it rather than replacing it.
• If the repo has more than one top-level product, create a compact index and avoid repeating setup instructions in multiple places.

Launch Readiness

• Make the repo understandable from the first screen on GitHub.
• Prefer one copy-paste install or run command over long setup prose.
• Surface the main value of the project in one sentence near the top.
• If the repo contains multiple packages or apps, add a compact index instead of long documentation.
• Always leave the user with a visible "start here" path: one command, one folder, or one primary entrypoint.

Required Deliverables

• A classified repo mode, gap list, and overlap map from python3 scripts/repo_launch_audit.py --repo-dir ..
• A top-level README.md that answers:
  • what this is
  • how to run or install it
  • where the main folders are
• A matching .gitignore for the project stack.
• A license file when the repo is intended to be shared.
• A small amount of launch polish if needed: badges, examples, or a table index.

Decision Rules

• If the project is a single app, optimize the README for first-run success.
• If the project is a catalog, optimize the README for browsing and installation by name.
• If the project is a starter or template, make setup steps explicit and short.
• If there is no stable install flow yet, say so clearly instead of faking one.

Editing Guidance

• Keep generated copy plain and concrete, not hypey.
• Use action-oriented names for scripts, folders, and commands.
• Avoid adding extra docs unless they remove real confusion for contributors or users.
• Do not bury the main install command below long narrative text.
• Avoid skeleton files that look official but add no actual value.

Resources

• scripts/repo_launch_audit.py: deterministic repo-shape audit helper with app/skill overlap and runner command inventory for rough projects, skill catalogs, and multi-project collections.
• agents/openai.yaml: UI metadata and default invocation prompt.
• assets/: branded icons for repo listings and skill chips.
• references/repo-patterns.md: lightweight patterns for app repos, catalog repos, multi-project collections, templates, and libraries.