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init

Bootstrap a CLAUDE.md so future sessions start informed.

Score 0(?)OfficialCodeby Anthropic
Verified for:

Install

Built into Claude Code. Invoke with /init.

Best for

First time using Claude Code on a project — gives the agent the context it needs.

About this skill

Initialize a new CLAUDE.md file with codebase documentation — entry points, architecture, conventions.

InitCLAUDE.mdBootstrap

Score breakdown

Score breakdown

rubric 1.0
Install count
0/20
Provenance
15/15
GitHub stars
0/15
Recency
10/10
Compatibility
2/10
Documentation depth
6.5/10
Install ergonomics
10/10
License
5/5
Verification freshness
5/5

Composite 0–100 score derived from 9 verifiable signals. See the rubric →

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Skill FAQ

About init

What is the init skill?

Initialize a new CLAUDE.md file with codebase documentation — entry points, architecture, conventions.

Which agents does init work with?

Claude Code.

How do I install init?

See the install panel on this page for the per-agent install commands.

Is init free to use?

Yes — init is open source (MIT).

Who maintains init?

init is published by Anthropic and was last updated on 2026-05-20.

What is init best for?

First time using Claude Code on a project — gives the agent the context it needs.