maestro-init
SkillDev toolsInitialize project with auto state detection
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<bootstrap_mode>
This skill initializes protected project state before a Session exists. It MUST NOT call maestro run create; bootstrap files remain owned by their protected stores.
</bootstrap_mode>
<deferred_reading>
- project.md — read when generating project description
- state.json — read when creating initial state
- config.json — read when creating workflow configuration </deferred_reading>
Flags:
| Flag | Effect | Default |
|---|---|---|
-y / --yes | Automatic mode. After config questions, runs research without further interaction. Expects idea document via @ reference. | false |
--from <source> | Load upstream context package (brainstorm:ID, @file, or path). Consumes context-package.json to pre-fill project vision, goals, constraints, and terminology. Skips interactive questioning. Alias: --from-brainstorm | — |
Load project state if exists:
Check for .workflow/state.json -- loads context if project already initialized.
Output boundary: ALL file writes MUST target .workflow/ (project.md, state.json, config.json, specs/) only. NEVER modify source code or files outside .workflow/.
<interview_protocol> Follows @~/.maestro/workflows/interview-mechanics.md standard.
Interaction mode: convergent menu-driven Decision tree (strict order): project type (greenfield / existing codebase onboarding) → tech stack detection and confirmation → directory structure preferences → initial configuration (specs categories, wiki bootstrap) Scope guard: only init decisions; do not prejudge roadmap structure or plan scope Writeback target: project.md (project description) + config.json (settings) + state.json (initial state) Additional skip conditions: --from source (upstream context pre-fills decisions) Exit condition: all configuration questions settled → proceed to workflow execution </interview_protocol>
Phase Gates (MANDATORY, BLOCKING)
GATE 1: Pre-flight → Interview
- REQUIRED:
.workflow/existence check completed. - REQUIRED:
--fromsource validated (if provided). - BLOCKED if: E002 (greenfield conflict with existing
.workflow/) unresolved.
GATE 2: Interview → Research
- REQUIRED: All interview decisions recorded in project.md and config.json.
- REQUIRED:
.workflow/directory created with initial structure. - BLOCKED if: interview decisions not yet written to files.
GATE 3: Research → Completion
- REQUIRED: All 3 required artifacts exist (project.md, state.json, config.json).
- REQUIRED:
.workflow/specs/initialized. - BLOCKED if: any artifact missing — write it before reporting completion.
Pre-flight
- Check if
.workflow/already exists — if so, load state and warn (E002 for greenfield conflicts) - Validate
--fromsource is accessible if provided
Follow '~/.maestro/workflows/init.md' completely.
Artifact Verification (before completion)
REQUIRED_ARTIFACTS = [
".workflow/project.md", // Core Value, Requirements, Key Decisions
".workflow/state.json", // artifacts[], initialized to idle state
".workflow/config.json" // Workflow configuration
]
If any artifact is missing: DO NOT report completion. Write the missing file first.
=== WORKFLOW INITIALIZED ===
Project: {project_name}
State: .workflow/state.json (active)
Created:
.workflow/project.md
.workflow/state.json
.workflow/config.json
.workflow/specs/
Ralph-invoked completion
End the step through the v3 Run lifecycle (no text block output):
maestro run complete {run_id} --session {session_id} --actor {actor_id} --expected-orchestration-revision {orchestration_revision} --expected-run-revision {run_revision} --verdict {VERDICT} [--summary "<summary>"] --advance --json
(run-id 由 birth packet 提供 — 自动解析当前 running 步)
Verdicts (v3 surface):
- done — Normal completion
- done_with_concerns — Completed with concerns; pass
--summaryand put concerns inreport.mdfrontmatter - needs-retry / blocked — apply the exact structured
continuationusing fully fencedrun transitionorrun cancel; retry only through a later fencedrun nextafter Runtime reports the step pending
Next-step routing
| Condition | Suggestion |
|---|---|
| Roadmap needed (default light) | route step roadmap through /maestro-next or the canonical receipt-chained session open -> session chain insert --command roadmap --arg "<goal>" -> run next flow |
Note: roadmap step is responsible for creating state.json.sessions[] entries and setting the first active_session_id.
| Full spec package | route step blueprint through /maestro-next or the canonical receipt-chained self-start flow |
| Explore ideas first | route step brainstorm through /maestro-next or the canonical receipt-chained self-start flow |
| Quick ad-hoc task | /maestro-companion "{goal}" |
<error_codes>
| Code | Severity | Condition | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| E001 | error | No arguments provided when -y requires @ reference | Check arguments format, re-run with correct input |
| E002 | error | .workflow/ already exists (greenfield init) | Use --from to import existing state, or remove .workflow/ to start fresh |
| E003 | error | Context source not found (--from / --from-brainstorm) | Check arguments format, re-run with correct input |
| E004 | error | Template file missing in ~/.maestro/templates/ | Run maestro-update to restore templates |
| E005 | warning | .workflow/ already exists (existing codebase onboarding) | Merge with existing state or overwrite; user chooses via request_user_input |
| W001 | warning | Research agent failed, continuing with partial results | Retry research or proceed with partial results |
| </error_codes> |
<success_criteria>
-
.workflow/project.mdcreated with Core Value, Requirements (Validated/Active/Out of Scope), Key Decisions -
.workflow/state.jsoncreated with artifacts[] array and empty sessions[] array, initialized to idle state -
.workflow/config.jsoncreated with workflow / execution / git / gates / codebase / guard / collab / specInjection / dashboard segments -
.workflow/specs/initialized with convention files - All interview decisions written to project.md / config.json before proceeding
- Research completed (if enabled) — parallel agents spawned with results merged
- Next-step routing displayed in completion report </success_criteria>
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- Sep 2026
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