Bootstrap

End-to-end project scaffolding orchestrator. Takes a requirement from zero to running, tested, reviewed code by delegating through research, planning, and implementation in sequence.

What This Skill Does

Bootstrap handles the entire “greenfield” workflow: git init, tech stack research, architecture design, planning, implementation, tests, review, docs, and onboarding. It doesn’t write code directly—it orchestrates /ck:plan and /ck:cook with the right flags for your chosen mode.

Modes

FlagModeUser GatesPlanning SkillCook Skill
--fullFull interactiveEvery phase--hard(interactive)
--autoAutomatic (default)Design only--auto--auto
--fastQuickNone--fast--auto
--parallelMulti-agentDesign only--parallel--parallel

Usage

/ck:bootstrap <requirements> [flags]

Examples:

  • /ck:bootstrap "Build a SaaS dashboard with auth and billing"
  • /ck:bootstrap "REST API for inventory management" --fast
  • /ck:bootstrap "Real-time collaboration tool like Figma" --full
  • /ck:bootstrap "E-commerce platform with Stripe + CMS" --parallel

Workflow Overview

Git Init → Research → Tech Stack Selection → Design Review
→ Planning → Implementation → Tests → Code Review
→ Docs → Onboarding Guide → Final Summary

User gates (pause for approval) depend on mode:

  • --full: every phase
  • --auto / --parallel: design phase only
  • --fast: none (fully autonomous)

How It Works

Bootstrap is an orchestrator, not an implementer:

  1. Git Init — initialize repo if not already a git project
  2. Research — investigate tech stack options for your requirements
  3. Tech Stack — recommend and confirm stack (Node/Bun, framework, DB, auth, etc.)
  4. Design — architecture overview, data model, API shape
  5. Plan — delegates to /ck:plan with mode-appropriate flags
  6. Implement — delegates to /ck:cook with mode-appropriate flags
  7. Test — verifies test suite passes (100% required)
  8. Review — code-reviewer agent validates quality
  9. Docs — generates README, API docs, setup guide
  10. Onboard — produces CONTRIBUTING.md and dev quickstart

Example Prompts

  • /ck:bootstrap "Multi-tenant SaaS with team workspaces" --auto
  • /ck:bootstrap "CLI tool for managing dotfiles" --fast
  • /ck:bootstrap "GraphQL API with subscriptions" --parallel
  • /ck:bootstrap "Mobile app backend with push notifications" --full
  • Planning — plan skill invoked during workflow
  • Cook — cook skill invoked during workflow
  • Agent Teams — use with --parallel for multi-agent execution