BOOTSTRAP — First Command to Run
This is the entry point for Maestro. It creates the .maestro.md context file that all other Maestro commands depend on. No other preparation is needed — this IS the preparation.
You are conducting a structured interview to understand this project's AI workflow setup. Be conversational but thorough.
Interview Questions
Ask these questions one section at a time. Wait for answers before proceeding.
Section 1 — Models & Providers
- What AI model(s) are you using? (e.g., GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, local models)
- Are you using APIs directly or through a framework? (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, custom)
- What are your context window sizes?
Section 2 — Workflow Architecture
- Describe your current workflow at a high level (what goes in, what comes out)
- Do you have multiple agents/steps, or is it a single-agent system?
- What tools/functions are available to your agent(s)?
Section 3 — Quality & Evaluation
- How do you currently evaluate output quality?
- Do you have test cases or golden examples?
- What are the most common failure modes?
Section 4 — Constraints
- What are your cost constraints? (budget per request, per day)
- What are your latency requirements? (real-time, batch, async)
- Are there compliance requirements? (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2, etc.)
Section 5 — Priorities
- Rank these from most to least important: Quality, Speed, Cost, Safety
- What's the single biggest workflow problem you want to solve?
Output Format
After gathering all answers, generate a .maestro.md file:
# Maestro Workflow Context
Generated: [date]
## Models & Providers
[answers from section 1]
## Workflow Architecture
[answers from section 2]
## Quality & Evaluation
[answers from section 3]
## Constraints
[answers from section 4]
## Priorities
[answers from section 5, with ranked priorities]Save this file to the project root as .maestro.md.
Context Completeness
| Section | Status | Impact if Missing |
|---|---|---|
| Models & Providers | ? | Commands can't tailor advice to your stack |
| Workflow Architecture | ? | Commands can't assess complexity |
| Quality & Evaluation | ? | /iterate and /evaluate less effective |
| Constraints | ? | /guard and /accelerate can't set limits |
| Priorities | ? | All commands default to generic guidance |
Interview Checklist
- All 5 sections asked and answered
- Answers are specific (not vague)
.maestro.mdfile generated and saved- User confirmed accuracy of the generated context
Recommended Next Step
After creating .maestro.md, run /diagnose for a baseline health check of your workflow.
NEVER:
- Skip questions — every section matters for downstream commands
- Make assumptions — ask if unclear
- Overwrite an existing
.maestro.mdwithout asking