Code Scaffolding
Generate boilerplate code for new modules, services, and components
Best use case
Code Scaffolding is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Generate boilerplate code for new modules, services, and components
Teams using Code Scaffolding should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/code-scaffolding/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How Code Scaffolding Compares
| Feature / Agent | Code Scaffolding | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Generate boilerplate code for new modules, services, and components
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Code Scaffolding Skill Generate boilerplate code for new modules, services, and components. ## Trigger Conditions - New module or service creation command - User invokes with "scaffold" or "create service" or "new module" ## Input Contract - **Required:** Template type (service, module, component, API endpoint) - **Required:** Name and basic configuration - **Optional:** Technology stack preferences, feature flags ## Output Contract - Generated files following project conventions - Directory structure with all required files - Configuration stubs (tests, CI, docs) ## Tool Permissions - **Read:** Project templates, coding standards, existing patterns - **Write:** New files in target directory - **Execute:** Code generation tools ## Execution Steps 1. Determine template type and target location 2. Load project conventions and coding standards 3. Generate directory structure 4. Create source files with boilerplate following conventions 5. Create test file stubs 6. Create documentation stubs (README, API docs) 7. Verify generated code compiles/lints clean ## Success Criteria - Generated code follows project coding standards - Test stubs included for all public interfaces - Documentation stubs included - Code compiles/lints without errors ## Escalation Rules - Escalate if no matching template exists for the request - Escalate if scaffolding conflicts with existing code ## Example Invocations **Input:** "Scaffold a new Go microservice called 'notification-service'" **Output:** Created: cmd/notification-service/main.go, internal/notification/handler.go, internal/notification/service.go, internal/notification/repository.go, internal/notification/handler_test.go, Dockerfile, README.md. All follow clean architecture pattern with dependency injection. Health check endpoint included.
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