@baseline-studio/cli

CLI for the Baseline System — an AI-powered workflow system for product teams.

Quick Start

Create a new Baseline System:

npx @baseline-studio/cli init

init asks for your company name and scaffolds your system in ~60 seconds — skills, frameworks, context templates, a fresh git repo. Then open the folder in your AI tool (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, etc.) and run the Setup skill to fill in your business context. Bring any docs you have (pitch deck, brand guide, etc.) — Setup parses them into your context files and asks short follow-ups for what's missing.

Commands

Once you have a Baseline System, the CLI is bundled locally. Run commands from your system's root directory:

| Command | What It Does | |---------|-------------| | npx baseline status | Show current version and check for updates | | npx baseline update | Pull latest skills, frameworks, and CLI | | npx baseline context | Terminal questionnaire for filling context (alternative to the Setup skill) | | npx baseline context add <name> | Create a new context file and wire it to skills |

How It Works

There are two copies of the CLI serving different purposes:

• This npm package (@baseline-studio/cli) is the entry point for first-time setup. It downloads temporarily via npx, runs init, and scaffolds your system.
• The bundled CLI (inside each system at cli/) is the daily driver. After init, all commands (status, update, context) run from the local copy — no npm dependency needed.

Updates come from git tags via npx baseline update, not from npm.

What Gets Created

your-system/
├── AGENTS.md              # AI instructions for all coding tools (don't edit)
├── CLAUDE.md              # Claude Code instructions (skill mapping, Co-Founder Mode)
├── .github/
│   └── copilot-instructions.md  # GitHub Copilot pointer to AGENTS.md
├── baseline.config.json   # Version tracking
├── skills/                # 13 domain expertise modules (Setup + 12 daily-work skills)
├── context/               # Your business knowledge (you own this)
├── frameworks/            # Reusable methodologies
└── cli/                   # Bundled CLI for daily use

The Skills

Run once to set up:

| Skill | What It Does | |-------|-------------| | Setup | Guided context setup — ingest your existing docs, parse them into context files, ask gap-filling questions for what's missing |

Run as needed for daily work:

| Skill | What It Does | |-------|-------------| | Strategic Advisory | Strategic decisions, roadmaps, prioritization, OKRs, alignment | | Research & Synthesis | User research, interviews, competitive analysis, synthesis | | Product Communications | PRDs, feature specs, product briefs, stakeholder updates, decision docs | | UX Design | Interface design, wireframes, user flows, UI copy, design systems, accessibility | | Product Analytics | Metrics, dashboards, funnel analysis, A/B tests, segmentation | | Prototyping | Coded prototypes, clickable demos, POCs, technical feasibility | | Project Management | Planning, tracking, sprints, status updates, risk management | | Technical Documentation | User guides, help center, API docs, release notes, how-to guides | | Visual Communication | Presentations, diagrams, decision visualization, data storytelling, narrative decks | | Product Marketing | Positioning, messaging frameworks, launch briefs, competitive messaging, case studies | | Go-to-Market Planning | Pricing strategy, launch planning, channel strategy, competitive positioning | | Skill Building | Create new skills, document expertise, build reference files |

Co-Founder Mode

Say "brainstorm" or "let's strategize" without naming a skill, and the system activates Co-Founder Mode — a strategic thinking partner that loads your business context and asks probing questions.

Learn More

See the Baseline System documentation for the full guide — skills, context, frameworks, and tool-by-tool usage instructions.

License

MIT