---
name: gsd:new-project
description: Initialize a new project with deep context gathering and PROJECT.md
argument-hint: "[--auto]"
allowed-tools:
- Read
- Bash
- Write
- Task
- AskUserQuestion
---
**Copilot (VS Code):** Use `vscode_askquestions` wherever this workflow calls `AskUserQuestion`. They are equivalent — `vscode_askquestions` is the VS Code Copilot implementation of the same interactive question API.
**Flags:**
- `--auto` — Automatic mode. After config questions, runs research → requirements → roadmap without further interaction. Expects idea document via @ reference.
Initialize a new project through unified flow: questioning → research (optional) → requirements → roadmap.
**Creates:**
- `.planning/PROJECT.md` — project context
- `.planning/config.json` — workflow preferences
- `.planning/research/` — domain research (optional)
- `.planning/REQUIREMENTS.md` — scoped requirements
- `.planning/ROADMAP.md` — phase structure
- `.planning/STATE.md` — project memory
**After this command:** Run `/gsd:plan-phase 1` to start execution.
@${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/workflows/new-project.md
@${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/questioning.md
@${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/ui-brand.md
@${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/templates/project.md
@${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/templates/requirements.md
Execute the new-project workflow from @${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/workflows/new-project.md end-to-end.
Preserve all workflow gates (validation, approvals, commits, routing).