onboarding

The onboarding skill guides users through integrating LaunchDarkly into an existing codebase using a structured, resumable workflow. It addresses the complexity of introducing feature flagging by providing a clear sequence of steps that begin with a kickoff roadmap and the creation of a living onboarding log. The workflow is designed so users can pause and resume progress across sessions, reducing friction during adoption. It also avoids unnecessary upfront requirements by deferring account verification and credential collection until they are actually needed in the process.

Its capabilities include exploring the target repository, detecting the coding agent environment, installing companion flag-management skills, configuring the LaunchDarkly MCP server early in the process, and orchestrating SDK installation through nested detect, plan, and apply stages. The skill can also guide users through creating their first feature flag. When MCP is configured, it can leverage optional tools to retrieve environment information, obtain SDK-related identifiers from a single source, create feature flags, and update flag configurations. If MCP is unavailable or declined, the workflow remains completable through documented fallback approaches.

This skill is intended for developers and teams introducing LaunchDarkly into new or existing projects. It is particularly useful for engineers setting up feature flags for the first time, teams standardizing onboarding practices, and users working with MCP-capable coding agents. Common scenarios include adding LaunchDarkly to an application, configuring SDK integrations, establishing initial feature-flag workflows, and responding to requests such as "onboard me" during project setup.