Start Dev Script Skill

A Codex skill that tells agents to add a simple project-root ./start-dev command for local development.

It is meant for projects where startup commands are easy to forget because different repositories use different languages, frameworks, package managers, or service layouts.

Install

Clone this repository, then copy the skill directory into your personal skills folder:

mkdir -p ~/.agents/skills
cp -R start-dev-script ~/.agents/skills/start-dev-script

Restart Codex or reload skills so the new skill appears in future sessions.

Usage

Invoke explicitly:

Use $start-dev-script to make this project easy to launch.

The skill metadata also allows implicit use during project setup, onboarding, feature work, and codebase review.

What It Does

• Adds a root-level executable start-dev script.
• Makes ./start-dev work from fish and other shells by using a shebang script.
• Delegates to existing project commands instead of duplicating startup logic.
• Handles common package managers and project conventions.
• Optionally adds a start-app wrapper when useful.

License

MIT