How the Init Command Works

Init Command

The init command copies a Devsync template to your current directory, setting up everything you need to start building your portfolio.

1. Check for template flag: First, it checks if the --template flag is provided. If it is, the command splits the string by / and cleans it up.

2. Clone the repository: If the --template flag is not provided, it clones the default template: https://github.com/jannael/devsync-default-template.

3. Clean Git history: Deletes the .git directory to ensure a clean Git history, separate from the template’s history.

4. Initialize new repository: Initializes a new Git repository and makes the first commit, allowing you to add your own remote origin.

Tip

After running init, follow the on-screen instructions to create your repository and push your changes.

What Gets Created

After running init, you’ll have:

• DEVSYNC.json - Your portfolio configuration
• Template source files - Your portfolio code
• GitHub Actions workflow - Auto-updates on DEVSYNC.json changes
• Agent skills - AI helper for portfolio operations

Next Steps

1. Create a GitHub repository with your username
2. Add remote origin: git remote add origin https://github.com/[username]/[username].git
3. Push your changes: git push -u origin main
4. Fill in DEVSYNC.json with your information
5. Push to see your portfolio update automatically