From cortex
Initializes Cortex plugin for first-time use: runs setup command to create dirs/DB, prompts for config preset (full/balanced/silent), applies it, and advises restart.
How this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
Slash command
/cortex:cortex-setupThis skill is limited to the following tools:
The summary Claude sees in its skill listing — used to decide when to auto-load this skill
Initialize Cortex for first-time use.
Initialize Cortex for first-time use.
Run the internal setup command to create directories and database:
node ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/dist/index.js setup
Ask the user to choose a configuration preset:
Question: How would you like Cortex to behave?
Full Automation (Recommended)
Balanced
Silent Mode
Based on the user's choice (1, 2, or 3), apply the corresponding preset:
If "1" or "Full":
node ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/dist/index.js configure full
If "2" or "Balanced":
node ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/dist/index.js configure essential
If "3" or "Silent":
node ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/dist/index.js configure minimal
Print the success message: "✅ Cortex is ready! Now restart Claude Code to enable memory tools."
npx claudepluginhub hjertefolger/cortex --plugin cortexBootstraps Cortex for a new project by verifying PostgreSQL, building methodology profiles, and seeding codebase memories. Use when starting Cortex on an existing codebase.
Installs, configures, or upgrades ClaudeMemory: checks gem version, runs doctor, inits databases, adds version markers, and reports status.
Centralizes user preferences, identity rules, and execution history into a portable .agent/ folder that persists across AI harnesses (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, OpenClaw).