init

Use capa init when you start a new project. It writes a default capabilities file (if missing) and registers the project in capa’s database against the local server.

Synopsis

capa init [-f|--format json|yaml]

Flags

Flag	Description
-f, --format <format>	File format: json or yaml (default: yaml)

What it does

1. Creates capabilities.yaml or capabilities.json in the current directory (skips creation if the file already exists). The default file sets options.toolExposure: search and adds the capabilities-manager and bootstrap skills.
2. Ensures the capa server is running.
3. Registers the project path and configures it on the server.

Note

Re-running capa init when the file already exists still registers (or re-registers) the project; it does not overwrite your capabilities file.

Examples

capa init
capa init -f yaml
capa init --format json

See also

• install: apply the capabilities file to providers
• Quick Start (managed)
• Capabilities file