Our review
Automates the setup of multiple projects in a workspace by running predefined scripts.
Strengths
- Saves time on repetitive setup tasks
- Ensures consistent environment configuration
- Provides clear progress and summary
- Handles multiple projects at once
Limitations
- Depends on the presence and correctness of WORKSPACE.md
- Does not handle complex errors or rollbacks
- Assumes all dependencies are available
When onboarding to a new workspace or after pulling fresh code.
When projects require manual steps or custom configurations not captured in setup scripts.
Security analysis
SafeThe skill executes predefined setup commands from a local configuration file (WORKSPACE.md). It does not involve downloading remote scripts, destructive operations, exfiltration, or obfuscation. The risk is minimal.
No concerns found
Examples
Set up all projects in the workspaceSetup api projectInstall dependencies for workspacename: workspace-setup description: Run setup scripts for workspace projects including dependency installation, migrations, and environment configuration. Use when user says "setup projects", "install dependencies", or "run setup".
Skill: Workspace Setup
Description
Run setup scripts for one or all projects in the workspace, including dependency installation, environment configuration, and database migrations.
Arguments
[project]- Name of a specific project to set upall- Set up all projects (default)
Instructions
When the user wants to set up projects:
Step 1: Detect Workspace
Identify the current workspace and load the configuration.
Step 2: Parse Setup Scripts
Read the ## Setup Scripts section from WORKSPACE.md:
## Setup Scripts
api: npm install && cp .env.example .env && npm run db:migrate
admin: npm install && cp .env.example .env
homepage: npm install
mobile: npm install && cd ios && pod install
Step 3: Run Setup for Each Project
For each project (or the specified one):
- Check if project is cloned - Skip if not
- Run setup script in the project directory
- Report progress
Output Format
🔧 Setting up workspace projects...
Setting up api...
→ npm install
Installing dependencies... done
→ cp .env.example .env
✓ Environment file created
→ npm run db:migrate
Running migrations... done
✓ api setup complete
Setting up admin...
→ npm install
Installing dependencies... done
✓ admin setup complete
Summary:
• Set up: api, admin
• Skipped: homepage (no setup script)
• Failed: 0
Post-Setup
After successful setup, suggest:
Run '/workspaces:start all' to start the services.
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