get-started
Get Started with gitagent
When to Use
When a user is new to gitagent, wants to set up their first agent, or asks "how do I start?"
Instructions
Installation
npm install -g @open-gitagent/gitagent
gitagent --version
Create Your First Agent
Walk the user through these steps:
- Scaffold — Pick a template:
# Minimal (2 files)
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9research
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6run-agent
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5code-review
Reviews code diffs and files for security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), error handling, complexity, naming conventions, and performance issues. Use when the user asks to review a PR, pull request, diff, merge request, or code changes.
5create-agent
Creates and configures agent.yaml files, writes SOUL.md personality definitions, and sets up agent directory structures with skills, tools, and knowledge. Use when the user wants to configure an agent, create agent.yaml, write SOUL.md, set up agent directory structure, or customize agent settings.
5export-agent
Converts agent definitions between frameworks — exports to Claude Code, OpenAI, CrewAI, Lyzr, and GitHub Models formats, and imports from Claude, Cursor, and CrewAI projects. Use when the user wants to convert an agent, migrate to another framework, export to LangChain/AutoGen/CrewAI, or import from existing automation tools.
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