local-dev-setup

Skill: Local Development Setup

When to Use This Skill

This skill activates when you need to:

• Set up the project for local development from scratch
• Install all dependencies
• Configure environment variables
• Verify the setup works

Prerequisites

• Git installed
• Basic development tools for the tech stack (Python/Node/Go/etc.)
• Text editor or IDE

Step-by-Step Workflow

Step 1: Clone Repository (if needed)

git clone <repository-url>
cd <project-directory>

Step 2: Detect Tech Stack

Look for indicators:

• package.json → Node.js/JavaScript
• requirements.txt or pyproject.toml → Python
• go.mod → Go
• Cargo.toml → Rust
• Gemfile → Ruby
• pom.xml or build.gradle → Java

Step 3: Install Dependencies by Tech Stack

Python

Check Python version:

python --version
# or
python3 --version

Option A: pip + virtualenv

# Create virtual environment
python -m venv venv

# Activate virtual environment
# On macOS/Linux:
source venv/bin/activate
# On Windows:
venv\Scripts\activate

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# If dev dependencies exist:
pip install -r requirements-dev.txt

Option B: Poetry

# Install Poetry if needed
curl -sSL https://install.python-poetry.org | python3 -

# Install dependencies
poetry install

# Activate shell
poetry shell

Option C: Pipenv

# Install Pipenv if needed
pip install pipenv

# Install dependencies
pipenv install --dev

# Activate shell
pipenv shell

Option D: conda

# Create environment
conda create -n projectname python=3.10

# Activate environment
conda activate projectname

# Install dependencies
conda install --file requirements.txt
# or
pip install -r requirements.txt

JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js)

Check Node version:

node --version
npm --version

Install Node.js if needed:

• Use nvm: nvm install node
• Download from nodejs.org