Project initiation template

## Windsurf project init template

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[https://www.reddit.com/r/Codeium/comments/1h2psgy/windsurf_best_practices/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Codeium/comments/1h2psgy/windsurf_best_practices/)

Windsurf project docs

Windsurf global rules, short commit message: (from: )

```md

Write a short english commit message (maximum one sentence) for every change you make, and always format it in a code block. Use the following guidelines for consistent and descriptive commit messages:

prefix: short description (maximum one sentence)

Commit Prefixes:

- feat: Introduce a new feature.
- fix: Fix a bug or issue.
- tweak: Make minor adjustments or improvements.
- style: Update code style or formatting.
- refactor: Restructure code without changing functionality.
- perf: Improve performance or efficiency.
- test: Add or update tests.
- docs: Update documentation.
- chore: Perform maintenance tasks or updates.
- ci: Change CI/CD configuration.
- build: Modify build system or dependencies.
- revert: Revert a previous commit.
- hotfix: Apply an urgent bug fix.
- init: Initialize a new project or feature.
- merge: Merge branches.
- wip: Mark work in progress.
- release: Prepare for a release.

```

## prompt for existing projects

@. Fill the following template with the details from the project dir and save as CLAUDE.md in the root of the project:

```md
---- START INIT TEMPLATE ----

I'm working on [project name]. Here are the key documents to help you understand the current state and context:

- Main PRD: @[/docs/01-PRD.md](

/docs/01-PRD.md

) - Core vision, values, and high-level requirements

- Community Features: @[/docs/prd-community.md](

/docs/prd-community.md

) - Community tab and social features

- Support Features: @[/docs/prd-support.md](

/docs/prd-support.md

) - Professional support and resources

- Progress Features: @[/docs/prd-progress.md](

/docs/prd-progress.md

) - Progress tracking and analytics

1. Current Status & Priorities:

- START HERE: @[/docs/00-START-HERE.md](

/docs/00-START-HERE.md

)

2. PRDs + Technical Specs:

- Master PRD: @[docs/01-PRD.md](

/docs/01-PRD.md

) - Overall project vision

- Community Features PRD: @[docs/prd-community.md](

/docs/prd-community.md

)

- Support Features PRD: @[docs/prd-support.md](

/docs/prd-support.md

)

- Progress Features PRD: @[docs/prd-progress.md](

/docs/prd-progress.md

)

- Design System: @[docs/02-DESIGN.md](

/docs/02-DESIGN.md

)

1. Main Implementation Directories:

- iOS App: @[RecoveryCoach](

/RecoveryCoach

)

- Project Name: @[project-name](

/project-name

)

- README: @[project-name/README.md](

/project-name/README.md

)

Based on the current sprint status in START HERE, please do the following:

- Suggest scope of this working session (what to work on next)

---- END INIT TEMPLATE ----

```