
Onboarding
Spin up a structured pre-start, Day 1, Week 1, and 30/60/90 onboarding plan when you hire your first teammate, contractor, or VA.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill onboardingWhat is this skill?
- Collects hire name, role, team, start date, and manager then outputs a full markdown plan
- Pre-start checklist: welcome email, accounts, equipment, calendar, buddy, desk or remote setup
- Day 1 schedule table with timed activities and who owns each block
- Week 1 and 30/60/90 goal framing for measurable ramp-up
- References CONNECTORS.md when tool integrations are unclear
Adoption & trust: 1.4k installs on skills.sh; 19.6k GitHub stars; 3/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits).
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Journey fit
Primary fit
Onboarding happens after you are operating a business and adding people—not while you are still validating an idea alone. Iterate covers improving how the solo-built company runs day to day, including people, accounts, and rituals when headcount changes.
Common Questions / FAQ
Is Onboarding safe to install?
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SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Onboarding
# /onboarding > If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see [CONNECTORS.md](../../CONNECTORS.md). Generate a comprehensive onboarding plan for a new team member. ## Usage ``` /onboarding $ARGUMENTS ``` ## What I Need From You - **New hire name**: Who's starting? - **Role**: What position? - **Team**: Which team are they joining? - **Start date**: When do they start? - **Manager**: Who's their manager? ## Output ```markdown ## Onboarding Plan: [Name] — [Role] **Start Date:** [Date] | **Team:** [Team] | **Manager:** [Manager] ### Pre-Start (Before Day 1) - [ ] Send welcome email with start date, time, and logistics - [ ] Set up accounts: email, Slack, [tools for role] - [ ] Order equipment (laptop, monitor, peripherals) - [ ] Add to team calendar and recurring meetings - [ ] Assign onboarding buddy: [Suggested person] - [ ] Prepare desk / remote setup instructions ### Day 1 | Time | Activity | With | |------|----------|------| | 9:00 | Welcome and orientation | Manager | | 10:00 | IT setup and tool walkthrough | IT / Buddy | | 11:00 | Team introductions | Team | | 12:00 | Welcome lunch | Manager + Team | | 1:30 | Company overview and values | Manager | | 3:00 | Role expectations and 30/60/90 plan | Manager | | 4:00 | Free time to explore tools and docs | Self | ### Week 1 - [ ] Complete required compliance training - [ ] Read key documentation: [list for role] - [ ] 1:1 with each team member - [ ] Shadow key meetings - [ ] First small task or project assigned - [ ] End-of-week check-in with manager ### 30-Day Goals 1. [Goal aligned to role] 2. [Goal aligned to role] 3. [Goal aligned to role] ### 60-Day Goals 1. [Goal] 2. [Goal] ### 90-Day Goals 1. [Goal] 2. [Goal] ### Key Contacts | Person | Role | For What | |--------|------|----------| | [Manager] | Manager | Day-to-day guidance | | [Buddy] | Onboarding Buddy | Questions, culture, navigation | | [IT Contact] | IT | Tool access, equipment | | [HR Contact] | HR | Benefits, policies | ### Tools Access Needed | Tool | Access Level | Requested | |------|-------------|-----------| | [Tool] | [Level] | [ ] | ``` ## If Connectors Available If **~~HRIS** is connected: - Pull new hire details and team org chart - Auto-populate tools access list based on role If **~~knowledge base** is connected: - Link to relevant onboarding docs, team wikis, and runbooks - Pull the team's existing onboarding checklist to customize If **~~calendar** is connected: - Create Day 1 calendar events and Week 1 meeting invites automatically ## Tips 1. **Customize for the role** — An engineer's onboarding looks different from a designer's. 2. **Don't overload Day 1** — Focus on setup and relationships. Deep work starts Week 2. 3. **Assign a buddy** — Having a go-to person who isn't their manager makes a huge difference.