repo-bootstrap — GitHub Actions permissions repo-bootstrap, community, GitHub Actions permissions, ide skills, repo-bootstrap install, GitHub repository setup, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf

Name: repo-bootstrap
Availability: InStock
Author: EmilyMacro

v1.0.0

Ideal for GitHub-centric AI Agents needing streamlined repository setup and GitHub Actions permissions verification. repo-bootstrap is a skill that automates the initial setup of a new repository, ensuring proper GitHub Actions permissions and workflow configurations

Verifies GitHub Actions permissions with read and write access

Confirms workflow permissions to create and approve pull requests

Runs interactive tests, including the Smoke Test - GitHub Permissions

Creates a PR as part of the smoke test confirmation

Supports GitHub Actions setup documentation via docs/github-actions-setup.md

Enables developers to run the GitHub permissions smoke test

# Core Topics

GitHub Actions permissions repo-bootstrap install GitHub repository setup

EmilyMacro

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Updated: 3/8/2026

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Agent Capability Analysis

The repo-bootstrap skill by EmilyMacro is an open-source community AI agent skill for Claude Code and other IDE workflows, helping agents execute tasks with better context, repeatability, and domain-specific guidance. Optimized for GitHub Actions permissions, repo-bootstrap install, GitHub repository setup.

Ideal Agent Persona

Ideal for GitHub-centric AI Agents needing streamlined repository setup and GitHub Actions permissions verification.

Core Value

Empowers agents to verify GitHub Actions permissions and run interactive tests, providing a safe and fast path to a usable project setup using GitHub Actions and workflow permissions like read and write, and creating and approving pull requests via GitHub API.

↓ Capabilities Granted for repo-bootstrap

Verifying GitHub Actions permissions

Running interactive tests for repository setup

Automating GitHub permissions smoke tests

! Prerequisites & Limits

Requires GitHub repository access
GitHub Actions setup necessary
Limited to GitHub ecosystem

Labs Demo

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Get started with repo-bootstrap today and streamline your project setup! Learn how to verify GitHub Actions permissions and run interactive tests

SKILL.md

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When to use

Use this when you just created a new repository from this template and want the safest, fastest path to a usable project setup.

Checklist

Verify GitHub Actions permissions

See docs/github-actions-setup.md.
Confirm:
- Workflow permissions: Read and write
- Allow GitHub Actions to create and approve pull requests

(Optional) Run the GitHub permissions smoke test

Run Smoke Test - GitHub Permissions.
Confirm that it creates a PR.

Run interactive initialization in Windsurf

Run /init-project.
Ensure it creates/updates:
- orga/domain/project-brief.md
- baseline domain docs under orga/domain/
- project-specific Windsurf customizations under docs/windsurf/

Apply the mechanical initialization PR

Run GitHub Actions workflow Initialize Project.
Merge the PR.

Confirm Windsurf sync

Ensure .windsurf/ reflects docs/windsurf/ (rules, workflows, skills).
If you maintain multiple repos from this template, keep docs/windsurf/ as the copy-pack.

FAQ & Installation Steps

These questions and steps mirror the structured data on this page for better search understanding.

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is repo-bootstrap?

How do I install repo-bootstrap?

Run the command: npx killer-skills add EmilyMacro/test/repo-bootstrap. It works with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Claude Code, and 19+ other IDEs.

What are the use cases for repo-bootstrap?

Key use cases include: Verifying GitHub Actions permissions, Running interactive tests for repository setup, Automating GitHub permissions smoke tests.

Which IDEs are compatible with repo-bootstrap?

This skill is compatible with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Trae, Claude Code, OpenClaw, Aider, Codex, OpenCode, Goose, Cline, Roo Code, Kiro, Augment Code, Continue, GitHub Copilot, Sourcegraph Cody, and Amazon Q Developer. Use the Killer-Skills CLI for universal one-command installation.

Are there any limitations for repo-bootstrap?

Requires GitHub repository access. GitHub Actions setup necessary. Limited to GitHub ecosystem.

↓ How To Install

1. Open your terminal

Open the terminal or command line in your project directory.
2. Run the install command

Run: npx killer-skills add EmilyMacro/test/repo-bootstrap. The CLI will automatically detect your IDE or AI agent and configure the skill.
3. Start using the skill

The skill is now active. Your AI agent can use repo-bootstrap immediately in the current project.

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