Accelerates project context acquisition through a deterministic, bounded discovery process for new repositories.
The Onboard skill for Codex streamlines the initial engagement with a codebase by prioritizing critical documentation and enforcing a strict, bounded discovery phase. It assists Claude in understanding the current project state by systematically reading index files like REPO_MAP and HANDOFF before identifying a limited set of relevant source files for the current task. By providing structured output contracts and automated logging, it ensures that developers and AI agents maintain a clear understanding of risks, unknowns, and the next steps in any development slice without overwhelming the context window.
Key Features
01Sequential reading of core index and documentation files
02Automated activity logging in agent_logs/current.md
03Structured state summaries with risk and unknown identification
04Deterministic workflow for consistent repository initialization
050 GitHub stars
06Bounded discovery limited to 10 context-specific files
Use Cases
01Efficient mapping of specific feature slices without broad repository scans
02Initial project setup and context gathering for new developers or agents
03Resuming complex tasks using structured handoff and onboarding documentation
