SEED is an AI project incubator designed to guide users from raw ideas to structured project plans, specifically for the Claude Code environment. It targets developers and power users seeking a structured approach to project initiation, offering a collaborative, type-aware ideation process that generates detailed plans ready for automated build systems like PAUL, thereby accelerating development cycles and reducing setup friction.

How It Works

SEED employs a type-first, guided exploration methodology. Upon initiation, it prompts the user to select a project type (e.g., Application, Workflow, Client), which dynamically loads specific conversational prompts and configurations from its data layer. This "coach, not interrogator" approach facilitates collaborative brainstorming, adapting its rigor based on the selected type. The process culminates in a detailed PLANNING.md file, which serves as a blueprint for subsequent development.

Quick Start & Requirements

Install SEED globally via npm: npm i -g @chrisai/seed. This makes the /seed command available within Claude Code. SEED requires Claude Code and Node.js >= 16 for the installation script; however, SEED itself has zero runtime dependencies and is pure Markdown. Further details and integration can be found at Claude Code.

Highlighted Details

• Type-First & Composable: Project types are defined by simple file structures in data/{type}/, allowing users to add custom types without code changes.
• Ecosystem Integration: Seamlessly integrates with the Claude Code ecosystem, including PAUL for managed builds, BASE for workspace tracking, AEGIS for auditing, and Skillsmith for skill development.
• PAUL-Ready Output: The generated PLANNING.md is rich with architectural decisions, tech stack choices, and phase breakdowns, enabling PAUL to initialize a managed build headlessly, avoiding repetitive questioning.
• Guided Ideation: Features a "coach" persona that brainstorms alongside the user, offering suggestions and pushing towards decisions, tailored by project type rigor (Tight, Standard, Deep, Creative).

Maintenance & Community

The repository does not explicitly list community channels (e.g., Discord, Slack) or notable contributors/sponsorships within the provided README.

Licensing & Compatibility

SEED is released under the MIT License, permitting broad use, modification, and distribution, including for commercial purposes, with minimal restrictions.

Limitations & Caveats

SEED's primary dependency is the Claude Code environment, limiting its direct applicability outside this ecosystem. While PAUL integration is optional, its full benefits, particularly the frictionless build initiation, are realized only when used in conjunction with SEED.