Claude Code's Interactive `/init`: A Friendly Startup Experience!

product#agent📝 Blog|Analyzed: Mar 24, 2026 00:15
Published: Mar 23, 2026 20:07
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Zenn Claude

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Exciting news for Claude Code users! The new interactive `/init` feature, activated by setting `CLAUDE_CODE_NEW_INIT=1`, guides you through setting up essential elements like `CLAUDE.md`, skills, and hooks. This enhancement promises a smoother and more intuitive onboarding process, especially for those new to the platform.
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"With CLAUDE_CODE_NEW_INIT=1 set...You are also asked about the etiquette of Git commits in dialogue format."
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Zenn ClaudeMar 23, 2026 20:07
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