Dev Onboarding Builder

This generates everything a new developer needs on day one: setup checklists, environment configuration with actual commands, time estimates per step, troubleshooting for common errors, and a first task assignment. It also creates a codebase tour that walks through key files in a logical order and includes team introductions with who to ask for what. The structure is solid, with pre-populated templates that cover the full first week from git clone to first PR. Honestly, the value here is saving you from writing the same onboarding doc for the tenth time. You feed it your stack details and it produces the ONBOARDING.md that junior devs can actually follow without slacking you every five minutes.

skills.sh installs: 279
GitHub stars: 63
last updated: Aug 21, 2026

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Install

$ npx -y skills add patricio0312rev/skills --skill dev-onboarding-builder --agent claude-code

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Developer Onboarding Builder

Create frictionless first-day experiences for new team members.

Core Workflow

Assess prerequisites: Identify required tools and access
Create setup guide: Step-by-step environment configuration
Design first task: Choose appropriate starter assignment
Add time estimates: Set expectations for each step
Document common issues: Preemptive troubleshooting
Introduce team: Context on people and structure
Provide codebase tour: Walkthrough of key areas

Onboarding Documentation Structure

ONBOARDING.md Template

# Welcome to [Team/Project Name]! 🎉

This guide will help you get set up and productive on your first day.

**Estimated completion time:** 2-3 hours

## Before You Start

### Access Checklist

- [ ] GitHub organization access
- [ ] Slack workspace invitation
- [ ] Email account setup
- [ ] VPN credentials (if remote)
- [ ] Cloud console access (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- [ ] CI/CD dashboard access
- [ ] Project management tool (Jira/Linear)

### Tools to Install

SKILL.md on GitHub