onboarding

Q: How do I install onboarding?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill onboarding in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/onboarding/ (personal) or .claude/skills/onboarding/ (project).

by anthropics OfficialCode Quality & Workflow

Generate an onboarding checklist and first-week plan for a new hire. Use when someone has a start date coming up, building the pre-start task list (accounts, equipment, buddy), scheduling Day 1 and Week 1, or setting 30/60/90-day goals for a new team member.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill onboarding

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads onboarding automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

/onboarding

If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see 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

## 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

Customize for the role — An engineer's onboarding looks different from a designer's.
Don't overload Day 1 — Focus on setup and relationships. Deep work starts Week 2.
Assign a buddy — Having a go-to person who isn't their manager makes a huge difference.

FAQ

What does the onboarding skill do?

How do I install onboarding?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill onboarding in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/onboarding/ (personal) or .claude/skills/onboarding/ (project).

Which AI agents can use onboarding?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is onboarding safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains onboarding?

It is published by anthropics in anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 2,783 recorded installs.