mold init

Add AI config to an existing project.

Usage

mold init [flags]

Description

Adds kit files (CLAUDE.md, settings.json, etc.) to the current working directory. Unlike mold new, this command does not create a new directory, initialize git, or create an initial commit.

Flags

Flag	Default	Description
--beads	false	Use the Beads kit
--kit <name>	config default	Kit to use: original, beads, forge, or a custom kit name
--no-beads	false	Disable beads issue tracking (forge kit)
--stack <name>	bare	Tech stack template (go, rust, next, bare)
--tools <list>	claude	Comma-separated AI tools, or all
--force	false	Overwrite existing config files
--dry-run	false	Preview without writing files

Examples

Add Original kit to current directory:

mold init

Add Beads kit with extra AI tool files:

mold init --beads --tools copilot,gemini

Add Forge kit for product lifecycle:

mold init --kit forge

Overwrite existing config files:

mold init --force

Preview changes:

mold init --dry-run

Behavior

1. Scans the current directory for conflicting files
2. If conflicts exist and --force is not set, lists them and exits
3. Renders kit, stack, and tool template files into the current directory
4. Does not run git init or create commits

See also

• mold new -- create a brand new project