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windsurf-cascade-onboarding

Quickly initialize Windsurf projects with standardized AI rules and configurations.

Install

mkdir -p .claude/skills/windsurf-cascade-onboarding && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/4794" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/windsurf-cascade-onboarding && rm skill.zip

Installs to .claude/skills/windsurf-cascade-onboarding

Activation

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Configure Cascade AI agent for new team projects. Activate when users mention
"setup cascade", "configure windsurf ai", "initialize cascade agent", "new windsurf project",
or "onboard team to windsurf". Handles agent configuration, context settings, and team defaults. Use when working with windsurf cascade onboarding functionality. Trigger with phrases like "windsurf cascade onboarding", "windsurf onboarding", "windsurf".
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Beginner

Key capabilities

  • Initialize .windsurfrules for projects
  • Configure project-specific AI context
  • Set up team-wide defaults
  • Generate onboarding guides for new members

How it works

It automates the creation of project-specific rules and context settings to standardize AI behavior across a team.

Inputs & outputs

You give it
Project structure and team conventions
You get back
Configured .windsurfrules and project context documentation

When to use windsurf-cascade-onboarding

  • Initializing new Windsurf projects
  • Configuring team-wide .windsurfrules
  • Onboarding developers to Windsurf

About this skill

Windsurf Cascade Onboarding

Overview

This skill enables rapid onboarding of projects to Windsurf with optimized Cascade AI configuration. It covers creating .windsurfrules, setting up project context, configuring team defaults, and establishing best practices for AI-assisted development.

Prerequisites

  • Windsurf IDE installed for all team members
  • Active Cascade AI subscription
  • Project documentation (architecture, conventions)
  • Team lead or admin access for configuration
  • Understanding of project structure and patterns

Instructions

  1. Initialize Windsurf Rules
  2. Configure Cascade Context
  3. Set Up Team Defaults
  4. Train Team Members
  5. Iterate Based on Feedback

See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/implementation.md for detailed implementation guide.

Output

  • Configured .windsurfrules file
  • Project context documentation
  • Team snippet library
  • Onboarding guide for new members

Error Handling

See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/errors.md for comprehensive error handling.

Examples

See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/examples.md for detailed examples.

Resources

When not to use it

  • Solo projects without team collaboration needs

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installedActive Cascade AI subscriptionProject documentation

Limitations

  • Requires active Cascade AI subscription
  • Dependent on team adherence to rules

How it compares

It provides a structured onboarding process for AI-assisted development instead of manual configuration.

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