hyv init

hyv init is the guided profile builder — samples in, voice rules out.

updated jun 12, 2026 cli commands no images
quick answer

run once per brand or persona you need to track.

use this for

  • first profile setup
  • rebuilding after positioning change
  • onboarding a client voice

steps

  1. gather 2–3 representative writing files.
  2. run hyv init
  3. answer prompts about audience and tone.
  4. confirm generated profile name and rules.

details to know

  • init replaces the old web onboarding questionnaire for profile creation.
  • output is a profile usable by scan, rewrite, and mcp.

limits and edge cases

  • init needs network for model-assisted steps on paid tiers.
  • free tier may limit init depth — check current plan docs.
ready to install instead of reading about it?
npm i -g @holdyourvoice/hyv