Raid

Raid provides a command‑line interface that automates the setup and day‑to‑day operations of multi‑repository development teams. A single `raid install` command clones every repository listed in a user’s profile and runs each repository’s install tasks in parallel, reducing onboarding time to minutes. All setup steps, scripts, and environment‑specific details are stored in a `raid.yaml` file alongside the code, turning the repository itself into the runbook and eliminating separate documentation.

The tool lets teams define shared commands—such as deployment or database reset—in a profile‑wide configuration, ensuring every developer has the same set of commands without additional setup. Custom commands are described in YAML with optional confirmation prompts, shell execution, or grouping of sub‑tasks. Environment switching is handled by a `raid env` command that writes the appropriate `.env` files across all repositories and runs the associated environment tasks, enabling rapid context changes.

Raid’s configuration is language‑agnostic and relies on a simple YAML schema rather than a custom DSL. It executes tasks concurrently, supports conditional execution based on platform or file existence, and can wait for services to become reachable. The project is experimental and positioned as an open‑source alternative to existing task runners and development orchestration tools.