Agent skill
install-rules
Install plugin rules into project .claude/rules/ for persistent use without plugin loaded
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/sd0xdev/sd0x-dev-flow/tree/main/skills/install-rules
SKILL.md
Install Rules
Trigger
- Keywords: install rules, setup rules, copy rules, install-rules
When NOT to Use
- Installing hooks (use
/install-hooks) - Installing scripts (use
/install-scripts) - Full project setup (use
/project-setup)
Workflow
Phase 1: Locate plugin rules dir
Phase 2: Enumerate *.md
Phase 3: Determine install set (--all, specific names, or interactive)
Phase 3.5: Read manifest + classify (new/unchanged/modified/conflict)
Phase 4: Install (smart merge with manifest tracking)
Phase 4.5: Backfill CLAUDE.md references
Phase 5: Output report
Arguments
$ARGUMENTS
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
--all |
Install all available rules |
--list |
List available rules without installing |
--dry-run |
Show what would be installed, no changes |
--force |
Overwrite modified rules |
--legacy-strategy <strategy> |
Handle pre-manifest installs (ask/overwrite/skip) |
--customize <rule> |
Customize a project-override rule |
rule-names... |
Specific rules to install |
Manifest Tracking
Uses .sd0x/install-state.json to track installed file hashes. Smart merge logic:
| Status | Action |
|---|---|
| New (not installed) | Copy |
| Unchanged (hash match) | Auto-upgrade |
| Modified by user | Skip (preserve edits) |
| Conflict (both changed) | AskUserQuestion |
Customize Mode (--customize)
Manages *-project.md companion files for user overrides:
| Sub-flag | Action |
|---|---|
| (none) | Show section status |
--add-section |
Add a new section |
--update-section <name> |
Update specific section |
--reset |
Regenerate from template |
Output
## Install Rules Report
| Rule | Status | Action |
|------|--------|--------|
| auto-loop.md | unchanged | auto-upgraded |
| testing.md | user-modified | skipped |
Installed: N | Skipped: M | Conflicts: K
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