Devops Bootstrap Manager

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name: devops-bootstrap-manager
description: Automated project environment bootstrap and dependency initialization for DevOps workflows.
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# DevOps Bootstrap Manager

## Overview
This skill automates the complete environment setup and dependency initialization workflow for development projects. It handles toolchain verification, package management, and environment validation across multiple technology stacks.

## Supported Environments
- **Rust**: Cargo-based projects with automatic dependency resolution
- **Node.js**: npm/yarn/pnpm package installation
- **Python**: pip/pipenv/poetry environment setup
- **Go**: Module initialization and vendor management

## Usage

Invoke this skill when cloning or checking out a new repository to prepare the local development environment. The skill will detect the project type and execute the appropriate initialization sequence.

## Procedure

The bootstrap process follows these steps in order:

1) **Repository Analysis**
   - Detect project type by scanning for manifest files (Cargo.toml, package.json, requirements.txt, go.mod)
   - Identify required toolchain versions
   - Validate directory structure

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2) **Dependency Installation**
   - For Rust projects: Execute `cargo check` to fetch and validate dependencies
   - For Node.js projects: Run appropriate package manager install command
   - For Python projects: Set up virtual environment and install packages
   - For Go projects: Execute `go mod download` and verify modules

3) **Toolchain Verification**
   - Confirm required compiler/interpreter versions are installed
   - Check for compatibility issues with project requirements
   - Report any missing or outdated tools

4) **Environment Validation**
   - Run basic sanity checks (build test, import test, etc.)
   - Verify environment variables are properly configured
   - Test that critical paths and resources are accessible

5) **Session Ready Notification**
   - Display repository path
   - Show command to start development session
   - Print any project-specific setup notes or warnings

## Configuration

### Environment Variables
The skill respects standard environment configuration:
- `CARGO_HOME`: Rust package cache location
- `NODE_ENV`: Node.js environment mode
- `VIRTUAL_ENV`: Python virtual environment path
- `GOPATH`: Go workspace directory

### Custom Initialization Hooks
Projects can define custom bootstrap scripts that will be detected and executed:
- `.claude/setup.sh`: Shell script run after dependency installation
- `.claude/bootstrap.json`: Configuration overrides for initialization behavior

## Safety Constraints

- Never remove existing worktrees without explicit user confirmation
- Scope all filesystem operations to the target repository directory
- Do not modify global toolchain installations or system configuration
- Preserve existing environment variable settings unless overridden by project config

## Troubleshooting

**Issue**: Dependency installation fails with network errors
- **Solution**: Check internet connectivity and package registry availability. Consider using local mirrors or cached dependencies.

**Issue**: Toolchain version mismatch detected
- **Solution**: Update local toolchain to match project requirements, or use version managers (rustup, nvm, pyenv) to install correct versions.

**Issue**: Permission denied during setup
- **Solution**: Verify write permissions in the repository directory and package cache locations.

## Examples

### Example 1: Rust Project Bootstrap
```bash
# User provides repo path
Repository: /home/user/projects/rust-web-server

# Skill executes:
cd /home/user/projects/rust-web-server && cargo check

# Output:
✓ Rust toolchain verified (rustc 1.75.0)
✓ Dependencies resolved (45 crates)
✓ Build check passed

Ready to start session:
  cd /home/user/projects/rust-web-server && claude
```

### Example 2: Multi-Stack Monorepo
```bash
# Repository contains both Rust backend and Node.js frontend
Repository: /home/user/projects/fullstack-app

# Skill detects both environments and initializes:
- Backend: cargo check
- Frontend: npm install

# Validates both environments are ready
```

## Related Skills

- `dependency-updater`: Manage and upgrade project dependencies
- `toolchain-manager`: Install and configure development toolchains
- `workspace-initializer`: Set up multi-project workspaces

## Best Practices

1. **Run immediately after git clone** to ensure environment consistency
2. **Re-run after switching branches** if dependencies have changed
3. **Combine with CI/CD pipelines** for automated environment preparation
4. **Document project-specific requirements** in README or setup scripts
5. **Use lockfiles** (Cargo.lock, package-lock.json) for reproducible builds