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+# CraftDesk CLI
+
+> **Dependency management for AI capabilities** - Install, manage, and version control your Claude Code skills, agents, commands, hooks, and plugins.
+
+The official command-line interface for managing CraftDesk AI capabilities. Similar to npm for JavaScript or bundler for Ruby, CraftDesk CLI provides a complete package management solution for AI-powered development tools.
+
+[![npm version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/craftdesk.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/craftdesk)
+[![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
+
+---
+
+## What is CraftDesk?
+
+CraftDesk is a package manager for AI capabilities used in Claude Code and other AI development environments. It allows you to:
+
+- **Install AI skills, agents, commands, hooks, and plugins** from git repositories
+- **Lock versions** for reproducible environments across teams
+- **Manage dependencies** with automatic transitive resolution
+- **Support monorepos** with subdirectory extraction
+- **Auto-convert GitHub URLs** - paste any GitHub URL (tree/blob)
+- **Direct file references** - install single files from repositories
+
+Think of it as:
+- **npm** for Node.js → **CraftDesk** for AI capabilities
+- **Bundler** for Ruby → **CraftDesk** for Claude tools
+- **Cargo** for Rust → **CraftDesk** for AI agents
+
+> **Note:** A self-hosted registry server is currently under development and will be available soon, enabling private registries and centralized craft distribution.
+
+---
+
+## Quick Start
+
+### Install CraftDesk
+
+```bash
+npm install -g craftdesk
+```
+
+Verify installation:
+```bash
+craftdesk --version
+# 0.2.0
+```
+
+**Requirements:** Node.js >= 18.0.0, Git, npm or yarn
+
+### 1. Initialize a New Project
+
+```bash
+mkdir my-ai-project
+cd my-ai-project
+craftdesk init
+```
+
+This creates a `craftdesk.json` file:
+```json
+{
+  "name": "my-ai-project",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "type": "skill",
+  "dependencies": {}
+}
+```
+
+### 2. Add Dependencies
+
+```bash
+# Add a single skill file from GitHub (auto-converts web URLs)
+craftdesk add https://github.com/aviflombaum/rspec-rails-agents/blob/main/rspec-dry-agent.md
+
+# Add from git repository
+craftdesk add git+https://github.com/aviflombaum/rspec-rails-agents.git
+
+# Add from monorepo subdirectory
+craftdesk add https://github.com/technicalpickles/pickled-claude-plugins/tree/main/plugins/working-in-monorepos/skills/working-in-monorepos
+
+# Add with explicit type
+craftdesk add https://github.com/aviflombaum/rspec-rails-agents/blob/main/rspec-dry-agent.md --type agent
+```
+
+### 3. Install Everything
+
+```bash
+craftdesk install
+```
+
+This installs all dependencies to `.claude/` directory and creates `craftdesk.lock`.
+
+### 4. View Installed Crafts
+
+```bash
+craftdesk list
+```
+
+Output:
+```
+my-ai-project@1.0.0
+
+Installed crafts:
+  • my-skill@main (skill)
+  • custom-agent@main (agent)
+
+Total: 2 crafts installed
+```
+
+---
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [What is CraftDesk?](#what-is-craftdesk)
+- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
+- [Core Concepts](#core-concepts)
+- [Command Reference](#command-reference)
+- [Dependency Sources](#dependency-sources)
+- [Monorepo Support](#monorepo-support)
+- [craftdesk.json Reference](#craftdeskjson-reference)
+- [craftdesk.lock](#craftdesklock)
+- [CI/CD Integration](#cicd-integration)
+- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
+- [Development](#development)
+
+---
+
+## Core Concepts
+
+### Crafts
+
+A **craft** is any AI capability:
+- **Skill** - Knowledge domain (e.g., ruby-on-rails, postgres-expert)
+- **Agent** - Autonomous task executor (e.g., code-reviewer, test-runner)
+- **Command** - Slash command (e.g., /deploy, /analyze)
+- **Hook** - Event handler (e.g., pre-commit, post-install)
+- **Plugin** - Extended functionality or tool integration (e.g., mcp-server, custom-tools)
+
+### Manifest File: craftdesk.json
+
+Declares your project's dependencies:
+```json
+{
+  "name": "my-project",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "dependencies": {
+    "my-skill": {
+      "git": "https://github.com/user/skill.git",
+      "branch": "main"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Lockfile: craftdesk.lock
+
+Records exact versions installed (like package-lock.json or Gemfile.lock):
+```json
+{
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "lockfileVersion": 1,
+  "crafts": {
+    "my-skill": {
+      "version": "main",
+      "resolved": "https://github.com/user/skill.git",
+      "integrity": "a1b2c3d4e5f6...",
+      "type": "skill",
+      "git": "https://github.com/user/skill.git",
+      "branch": "main",
+      "commit": "a1b2c3d4e5f6789012345678901234567890abcd"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Always commit this file to version control!**
+
+### Install Directory
+
+By default, crafts install to `.claude/` in your project:
+```
+.claude/
+├── skills/
+│   ├── ruby-on-rails/
+│   └── postgres-expert/
+├── agents/
+│   └── code-reviewer/
+├── commands/
+│   └── deploy/
+└── hooks/
+    └── pre-commit/
+```
+
+---
+
+## Command Reference
+
+### `craftdesk init [options]`
+
+Initialize a new craftdesk.json file.
+
+**Options:**
+- `-y, --yes` - Skip prompts and use defaults
+- `-n, --name <name>` - Project name (default: directory name)
+- `-v, --version <version>` - Project version (default: "1.0.0")
+- `-t, --type <type>` - Project type: skill, agent, command, hook, or plugin (default: "skill")
+- `-d, --description <desc>` - Project description
+- `-a, --author <author>` - Author name
+- `-l, --license <license>` - License (default: "MIT")
+
+**Examples:**
+```bash
+# Interactive initialization
+craftdesk init
+
+# Quick init with defaults
+craftdesk init -y
+
+# Specify options
+craftdesk init --name my-skill --type skill --author "Your Name"
+```
+
+---
+
+### `craftdesk install [options]`
+
+Install all dependencies from craftdesk.json.
+
+**Options:**
+- `--no-lockfile` - Ignore craftdesk.lock and re-resolve dependencies
+- `--production` - Skip devDependencies
+
+**Examples:**
+```bash
+# Install all dependencies
+craftdesk install
+
+# Or use the alias
+craftdesk i
+
+# Production install (skip dev dependencies)
+craftdesk install --production
+
+# Force re-resolve (ignore lockfile)
+craftdesk install --no-lockfile
+```
+
+**What it does:**
+1. Reads craftdesk.json
+2. Uses craftdesk.lock if present (ensures reproducibility)
+3. Resolves dependencies (registry + git sources)
+4. Installs to .claude/ directory
+5. Updates/creates craftdesk.lock
+
+---
+
+### `craftdesk add <craft> [options]`
+
+Add a new dependency and install it immediately.
+
+**Options:**
+- `-D, --save-dev` - Save as devDependency
+- `-O, --save-optional` - Save as optionalDependency
+- `-E, --save-exact` - Save exact version (no ^ or ~)
+- `-t, --type <type>` - Specify craft type (skill, agent, command, hook, plugin)
+
+**Examples:**
+
+```bash
+# GitHub web URLs (auto-converted)
+craftdesk add https://github.com/user/repo/blob/main/skill.md
+craftdesk add https://github.com/user/repo/tree/main/skills/auth
+
+# With explicit type
+craftdesk add https://github.com/user/repo/blob/main/agent.md --type agent
+
+# Git dependencies (manual format)
+craftdesk add git+https://github.com/user/repo.git
+craftdesk add git+https://github.com/user/repo.git#develop
+craftdesk add git+https://github.com/user/repo.git#v2.0.0
+
+# Direct file reference
+craftdesk add git+https://github.com/user/repo.git#main#file:skill.md
+
+# Subdirectory (monorepo)
+craftdesk add git+https://github.com/company/monorepo.git#main#path:skills/auth
+```
+
+---
+
+### `craftdesk remove <craft>`
+
+Remove a dependency from craftdesk.json and the filesystem.
+
+**Examples:**
+```bash
+craftdesk remove my-skill
+craftdesk remove my-agent
+```
+
+---
+
+### `craftdesk list [options]`
+
+List installed crafts.
+
+**Options:**
+- `--tree` - Show dependency tree
+- `--depth <n>` - Limit tree depth
+- `--json` - Output as JSON
+
+**Examples:**
+```bash
+# Simple list
+craftdesk list
+
+# Show dependency tree
+craftdesk list --tree
+
+# Limit tree depth
+craftdesk list --tree --depth 2
+
+# JSON output (for scripts)
+craftdesk list --json
+```
+
+**Example output:**
+```
+my-project@1.0.0
+
+Installed crafts:
+  • my-skill@main (skill)
+  • code-reviewer@v2.0.1 (agent)
+  • postgres-expert@main (skill)
+
+Total: 3 crafts installed
+```
+
+---
+
+### Global Options
+
+Available for all commands:
+
+- `-v, --version` - Output the version number
+- `-d, --debug` - Enable debug output
+- `-h, --help` - Display help
+
+**Examples:**
+```bash
+craftdesk --version
+craftdesk --help
+craftdesk init --help
+```
+
+---
+
+## Dependency Sources
+
+CraftDesk currently supports Git dependencies. Registry support is under development.
+
+### 1. GitHub URLs (Easiest)
+
+Simply paste any GitHub URL - it auto-converts to the correct format:
+
+```bash
+# Directory in monorepo
+craftdesk add https://github.com/user/repo/tree/main/skills/auth
+
+# Single file
+craftdesk add https://github.com/user/repo/blob/main/agent.md
+
+# Entire repository
+craftdesk add https://github.com/user/repo
+```
+
+### 2. Git Dependencies
+
+From git repositories:
+
+```json
+{
+  "dependencies": {
+    "custom-agent": {
+      "git": "https://github.com/user/agent-repo.git",
+      "branch": "develop"
+    },
+    "stable-skill": {
+      "git": "https://github.com/org/skills.git",
+      "tag": "v2.1.0"
+    },
+    "specific-commit": {
+      "git": "https://github.com/user/repo.git",
+      "commit": "a1b2c3d4"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Git options:**
+- `git` - Repository URL (required)
+- `branch` - Branch name (default: main/master)
+- `tag` - Git tag
+- `commit` - Specific commit hash
+- `path` - Subdirectory within repo (for monorepos)
+- `file` - Direct file path (for single-file crafts)
+
+### 3. Registry Dependencies (Coming Soon)
+
+> **Note:** Registry support is currently under development. A self-hosted registry server will be available soon.
+
+Future registry format:
+
+```json
+{
+  "dependencies": {
+    "ruby-on-rails": "^7.0.0",
+    "@company/internal-skill": "^2.0.0"
+  }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Monorepo Support
+
+Install multiple crafts from the same git repository using subdirectory paths:
+
+```json
+{
+  "dependencies": {
+    "auth-handler": {
+      "git": "https://github.com/company/ai-crafts-monorepo.git",
+      "tag": "v3.2.0",
+      "path": "skills/auth"
+    },
+    "data-processor": {
+      "git": "https://github.com/company/ai-crafts-monorepo.git",
+      "tag": "v3.2.0",
+      "path": "agents/processor"
+    },
+    "report-generator": {
+      "git": "https://github.com/company/ai-crafts-monorepo.git",
+      "tag": "v3.2.0",
+      "path": "skills/reporting"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Benefits:**
+- Single git repository for multiple crafts
+- Version them together with git tags
+- Each craft installs independently
+- Efficient cloning (repo cached during resolution)
+
+**Monorepo structure example:**
+```
+ai-crafts-monorepo/
+├── skills/
+│   ├── auth/
+│   │   ├── craftdesk.json
+│   │   └── SKILL.md
+│   └── reporting/
+│       ├── craftdesk.json
+│       └── SKILL.md
+├── agents/
+│   └── processor/
+│       ├── craftdesk.json
+│       └── AGENT.md
+└── commands/
+    └── deploy/
+        ├── craftdesk.json
+        └── COMMAND.md
+```
+
+---
+
+## craftdesk.json Reference
+
+Complete specification of the craftdesk.json format:
+
+```json
+{
+  // Required fields
+  "name": "my-project",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+
+  // Optional metadata
+  "type": "skill",
+  "description": "My awesome AI project",
+  "author": "Your Name <you@example.com>",
+  "license": "MIT",
+  "homepage": "https://example.com",
+  "repository": {
+    "type": "git",
+    "url": "https://github.com/user/repo.git"
+  },
+  "keywords": ["ai", "claude", "automation"],
+
+  // Dependencies
+  "dependencies": {
+    "my-skill": {
+      "git": "https://github.com/user/repo.git",
+      "branch": "main"
+    },
+    "auth-handler": {
+      "git": "https://github.com/company/monorepo.git",
+      "tag": "v3.2.0",
+      "path": "skills/auth"
+    },
+    "my-agent": {
+      "git": "https://github.com/user/agents.git",
+      "branch": "main",
+      "file": "agent.md"
+    }
+  },
+
+  "devDependencies": {
+    "test-runner": {
+      "git": "https://github.com/org/test-tools.git",
+      "branch": "main"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Field Descriptions
+
+| Field | Type | Required | Description |
+|-------|------|----------|-------------|
+| `name` | string | Yes | Craft name (lowercase, no spaces) |
+| `version` | string | Yes | Semantic version (e.g., "1.0.0") |
+| `type` | string | No | Craft type: skill, agent, command, hook, plugin |
+| `description` | string | No | Short description |
+| `author` | string | No | Author name and email |
+| `license` | string | No | License identifier (e.g., "MIT") |
+| `dependencies` | object | No | Production dependencies |
+| `devDependencies` | object | No | Development dependencies |
+
+---
+
+## craftdesk.lock
+
+The lockfile ensures reproducible installations across different machines and times.
+
+### What's in the Lockfile?
+
+```json
+{
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "lockfileVersion": 1,
+  "generatedAt": "2025-11-18T10:30:00.000Z",
+  "crafts": {
+    "my-skill": {
+      "version": "main",
+      "resolved": "https://github.com/user/skill.git",
+      "integrity": "a1b2c3d4e5f6789012345678901234567890abcd",
+      "type": "skill",
+      "author": "git",
+      "git": "https://github.com/user/skill.git",
+      "branch": "main",
+      "commit": "a1b2c3d4e5f6789012345678901234567890abcd",
+      "dependencies": {}
+    },
+    "custom-agent": {
+      "version": "v2.0.0",
+      "resolved": "https://github.com/user/agent.git",
+      "integrity": "b2c3d4e5f6789012345678901234567890abcdef",
+      "type": "agent",
+      "git": "https://github.com/user/agent.git",
+      "tag": "v2.0.0",
+      "commit": "b2c3d4e5f6789012345678901234567890abcdef",
+      "dependencies": {}
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Best Practices
+
+✅ **DO:**
+- Commit craftdesk.lock to version control
+- Let the CLI manage it (don't edit manually)
+- Use it for reproducible builds in CI/CD
+
+❌ **DON'T:**
+- Ignore craftdesk.lock in .gitignore
+- Edit it manually
+- Delete it without `--no-lockfile` flag
+
+---
+
+## CI/CD Integration
+
+### GitHub Actions
+
+```yaml
+name: Deploy
+on: [push]
+
+jobs:
+  deploy:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
+      - name: Setup Node.js
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v3
+        with:
+          node-version: '18'
+
+      - name: Install CraftDesk CLI
+        run: npm install -g craftdesk
+
+      - name: Install AI capabilities
+        run: craftdesk install --production
+
+      - name: Deploy
+        run: ./deploy.sh
+```
+
+### GitLab CI
+
+```yaml
+deploy:
+  image: node:18
+  script:
+    - npm install -g craftdesk
+    - craftdesk install --production
+    - ./deploy.sh
+  only:
+    - main
+```
+
+### Docker
+
+```dockerfile
+FROM node:18
+
+# Install CraftDesk CLI
+RUN npm install -g craftdesk
+
+# Copy project files
+WORKDIR /app
+COPY craftdesk.json craftdesk.lock ./
+
+# Install AI capabilities
+RUN craftdesk install --production
+
+# Copy rest of application
+COPY . .
+
+CMD ["node", "app.js"]
+```
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+
+#### `No craftdesk.json found`
+
+Make sure you're in a directory with a craftdesk.json file, or run `craftdesk init` first.
+
+#### `Failed to resolve dependencies`
+
+- Check internet connection
+- Verify git repository URLs are accessible
+- For private repos, ensure SSH keys or access tokens are configured
+- Try `craftdesk install --no-lockfile` to re-resolve
+
+#### `Git clone failed`
+
+- Verify git is installed: `git --version`
+- Check git repository URL is accessible
+- For private repos, ensure SSH keys or tokens are configured
+
+#### `Permission denied`
+
+- For global install: `sudo npm install -g craftdesk`
+- Or use npx: `npx craftdesk install`
+
+#### `Dependency conflicts`
+
+Currently uses last-write-wins. Future versions will have interactive conflict resolution.
+
+### Debug Mode
+
+Enable verbose logging:
+
+```bash
+craftdesk --debug install
+```
+
+### Getting Help
+
+```bash
+# General help
+craftdesk --help
+
+# Command-specific help
+craftdesk init --help
+craftdesk add --help
+craftdesk install --help
+```
+
+---
+
+## Development
+
+### Building from Source
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/mensfeld/craftdesk.git
+cd craftdesk
+npm install
+npm run build
+npm link
+```
+
+### Project Structure
+
+```
+craftdesk/
+├── src/
+│   ├── commands/       # CLI commands
+│   ├── services/       # Core services
+│   ├── types/          # TypeScript types
+│   └── utils/          # Utilities
+├── dist/               # Compiled JavaScript
+├── bin/                # Executable entry point
+├── examples/           # Example craftdesk.json files
+└── docs/               # Documentation
+```
+
+### Running Tests
+
+```bash
+npm test
+```
+
+### Publishing
+
+```bash
+npm version patch
+npm publish
+```
+
+---
+
+## License
+
+MIT
+
+---
+
+## Links
+
+- **Repository**: [https://github.com/mensfeld/craftdesk](https://github.com/mensfeld/craftdesk)
+- **Issues**: [https://github.com/mensfeld/craftdesk/issues](https://github.com/mensfeld/craftdesk/issues)
+- **Registry** (Coming Soon): Self-hosted registry server under development
+
+---
+
+## Roadmap
+
+- ✅ Git dependency support
+- ✅ GitHub URL auto-conversion
+- ✅ Direct file references
+- ✅ Monorepo support
+- ✅ Lockfile-based version control
+- 🚧 Self-hosted registry server (in development)
+- 🚧 Private registry authentication
+- 🚧 Dependency conflict resolution
+- 🚧 Semantic versioning for registry packages
+
+---
+
+Made for the AI development community