Choose the path that matches your goal, then follow the checklist in order.
# Check current manifest status
vstack manifest status --target .
# Update hooks only
vstack init --only hook
# Force one artifact (example: agent/engineer)
vstack install --force-name agent/engineer
# Force update one type (hooks)
vstack init --only hook --force
# Verify manifest health
vstack manifest verify --target .- Learn the end-to-end flow in First time using vstack.
- Run your first orchestrated workflow in First planner run.
- Learn shared team baselines in Community patterns.
- Run your baseline setup with Fresh install.
- Learn daily commands in CLI commands.
- Configure defaults in Configuration.
- If anything fails, use Troubleshooting.
- Start with Upgrade with checks for a walkthrough.
- Use the operational guide in Upgrade.
- Use Partial upgrade when you only need selected updates.
- Rebuild generated artifacts if needed with Reinitialize.
- Confirm output health with Artifact checks.
- Validate command behavior with CLI commands.
- Set operating behavior in Configure workflow modes.
- Choose execution style with Choose agent, skill, or prompt.
- Tune project settings in Configuration.
- Manage automation points in Hooks.
- Review role-owned outputs and handoff artifacts in Work items.
- Use Troubleshooting for incidents and recovery.
- If you need profile-scoped setup, use Global install and Uninstall.