Initialize Project#

You are helping the user initialize a new software project with best practices.

Steps#

1. Determine the project type by asking the user or inferring from context:
   • Language/runtime: Node.js, Python, Go, Rust, etc.
   • Framework: React, Vue, Express, FastAPI, etc.
   • Project type: library, CLI tool, web app, API server, etc.

1. Create the project structure appropriate for the language:
   • Source directory (src/, lib/, etc.)
   • Test directory (tests/, tests/, etc.)
   • Configuration files

1. Initialize essential tooling:
   • Git: git init + .gitignore with language-specific patterns
   • Package manager: package.json / pyproject.toml / go.mod / Cargo.toml
   • Linting: ESLint / Ruff / golangci-lint / clippy config
   • Formatting: Prettier / Black / gofmt config
   • Testing: Jest / pytest / go test setup

1. Add documentation:
   • README.md with project name, description, setup instructions
   • CLAUDE.md with project conventions for AI assistants

1. Create initial source files:
   • Entry point (index.ts, main.py, main.go, etc.)
   • A simple example or hello-world implementation

Important#

• Follow the language community's conventions and best practices
• Use the latest stable versions of dependencies
• Keep the initial setup minimal but complete
• Do NOT add unnecessary complexity or over-engineer
• Ask before choosing between alternatives (e.g., npm vs pnpm, Jest vs Vitest)