This creates a .dwf/ directory with config.yml and empty rule files for each scope: architecture, conventions, security, testing, and workflow.The CLI detects existing AI tools in your project (CLAUDE.md, .cursor/, GEMINI.md, .windsurf/, .github/copilot-instructions.md) and pre-selects them.With a preset bootstrap a full spec-driven workflow in one command:

npx dev-workflows init --preset spec-driven -y

Add rules from the registry (optional)

npx dev-workflows add typescript/strict

Installs rules from the GitHub registry into your .dwf/rules/ directory. Run devw add --list to see all available rules, or devw add for interactive selection.You can also install slash commands, templates, and hooks:

devw add command/spec         # slash command
devw add template/feature-spec # spec template
devw add hook/auto-format      # editor hook

Compile

npx dev-workflows compile

Generates editor-specific config files and deploys assets:

Tool	Output
Claude Code	`CLAUDE.md`
Cursor	`.cursor/rules/devworkflows.mdc`
Gemini CLI	`GEMINI.md`
Windsurf	`.windsurf/rules/devworkflows.md`
VS Code Copilot	`.github/copilot-instructions.md`

Assets are also deployed:

Asset Type	Output
Commands	`.claude/commands/*.md`
Templates	`docs/specs/*.md`
Hooks	`.claude/settings.local.json`

Whats Next

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