Onboarding Checklist

Get from zero to productive in 30 minutes. Each item links to the full guide if you need details.

Foundation

1. Install Claude Code

   Official quickstart. Pin a stable version if needed.

2. Set up Git

   Back up important files. Every project should have version control before you start delegating.

3. Write your first CLAUDE.md

   15 minutes. Tech stack, build commands, top 3 conventions. Full guide →

Configure your environment

1. Set up terminal aliases

   c for claude, or alias c='claude --dangerously-skip-permissions' for YOLO mode.

2. Configure status line

   /statusline to show context usage and branch.

3. Build your skills stack

   Browse skills.sh and npx skills search <keyword>. Skills stack →

4. Set up hooks

   Auto-lint, block .env commits. Hooks playbook →

5. Wire up MCP

   GitHub MCP at minimum. MCP wiring →

6. Set up your personal workspace

   Scaffold a plugin for your own skills. Make it yours →

Start working

1. Try voice input

   Run /voice, then hold Space to dictate. Voice dictation docs →

2. Run your first plan-then-execute cycle

   Enter /plan, define the task, review the plan, execute. Workflow patterns →

3. Try 2 parallel sessions

   Open two terminal tabs, run Claude in each. Parallel execution →

4. Read common pitfalls

   Skim before your first real task. Common pitfalls →