Quick Start

Install

With the CLI (recommended)

npm install -g lytos-cli
lytos init

Or without installing:

npx lytos init

The CLI asks your project name and AI tool, detects your stack, and creates everything.

With the install script

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/lytos/lytos/main/install.sh -o install.sh
bash install.sh

With the GitHub template (no terminal needed)

Use the starter template → click “Use this template” on GitHub.

Configure with your AI

Open your AI tool and say:

“Help me configure Lytos for this project.”

The AI reads the briefing (.lytos/LYTOS.md), understands the method, and helps you fill your manifest: project name, why it exists, tech stack, decision principles, AI models to use.

You don’t need to fill everything yourself — the AI detects your stack from package.json, requirements.txt, or go.mod.

What’s next

When you want to…	Do this
Set quality criteria	Read .lytos/rules/default-rules.md
Structure your tasks	Create your first sprint from .lytos/templates/sprint.md
Follow a precise procedure	Load a skill from .lytos/skills/
Track progress visually	Use .lytos/issue-board/BOARD.md

Everything is optional. The manifest + memory are enough to start.