aspire-init Skill
WORKFLOW SKILL - First-run flow for adding Aspire to a repo. Picks aspire new (greenfield) or aspire init (existing repo), drops the AppHost skeleton, then hands off to aspireify for resource wiring. USE FOR: aspire init, aspire new, aspire-starter, aspire-ts-starter, aspire-py-starter, add Aspire to existing repo, sca Published by microsoft in aspire-skills.
What is aspire-init Skill?
WORKFLOW SKILL - First-run flow for adding Aspire to a repo. Picks aspire new (greenfield) or aspire init (existing repo), drops the AppHost skeleton, then hands off to aspireify for resource wiring. USE FOR: aspire init, aspire new, aspire-starter, aspire-ts-starter, aspire-py-starter, add Aspire to existing repo, sca Published by microsoft in aspire-skills. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Developers using aspire-skills
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use aspire-init Skill
- Use it for developers using aspire-skills.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/aspire-skills
- Skill file: skills/aspire-init/SKILL.md
What it does
WORKFLOW SKILL - First-run flow for adding Aspire to a repo. Picks aspire new (greenfield) or aspire init (existing repo), drops the AppHost skeleton, then hands off to aspireify for resource wiring. USE FOR: aspire init, aspire new, aspire-starter, aspire-ts-starter, aspire-py-starter, add Aspire to existing repo, sca
Skill instructions
Aspire Init First-run only. This skill owns the skeleton drop and template choice for repositories that do not yet have an Aspire AppHost. Once the skeleton is in place, hand off to aspireify for the actual resource wiring. Prerequisites | Requirement | Install | |-------------|---------| | .NET 10.0 SDK | https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download | | Aspire CLI (curl installer) | curl -sSL https://aspire.dev/install.sh | bash | | Aspire CLI (NativeAOT global tool) | dotnet tool install -g Aspire.Cli (.NET 10 required) | | Diagnose missing prerequisites | aspire doctor | Aspire ships the CLI as a NativeAOT .NET global tool — instant startup, no JIT warmup. The curl/PowerShell installer remains supported for environments without .NET 10. Detection Activate only when adding Aspire to a workspace that does not yet have one. Confirm ALL of the following before running aspire init: | Signal | How to Detect | Meaning | |--------|---------------|---------| | No C AppHost | No .csproj containing
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Frequently asked questions
What is aspire-init?
aspire-init is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. WORKFLOW SKILL - First-run flow for adding Aspire to a repo. Picks aspire new (greenfield) or aspire init (existing repo), drops the AppHost skeleton, then hands off to aspireify for resource wiring.
Who is aspire-init best for?
aspire-init is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references.
How do I install aspire-init?
Install or run aspire-init using Copy skill directory. Check aspire-init for the latest setup command.
Is aspire-init actively maintained?
aspire-init may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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