create-domain-service
Generates DDD Domain Services for PHP 8.4. Creates stateless services for business logic that doesn't belong to entities or value objects. Includes unit tests.
Best use case
create-domain-service is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Generates DDD Domain Services for PHP 8.4. Creates stateless services for business logic that doesn't belong to entities or value objects. Includes unit tests.
Teams using create-domain-service 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
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Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
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How create-domain-service Compares
| Feature / Agent | create-domain-service | 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?
Generates DDD Domain Services for PHP 8.4. Creates stateless services for business logic that doesn't belong to entities or value objects. Includes unit tests.
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
# Domain Service Generator
Generate DDD-compliant Domain Services for business operations spanning multiple aggregates or requiring external coordination.
## Domain Service Characteristics
- **Stateless**: No internal state, operates on passed arguments
- **Domain Logic**: Contains business rules that don't fit in entities
- **Cross-Aggregate**: Coordinates multiple aggregates
- **Named by Domain Operation**: Verb-based naming (e.g., TransferMoney, CalculateShipping)
- **No Infrastructure**: Pure domain logic, no DB/HTTP calls
- **Immutable Dependencies**: Uses repository interfaces, not implementations
## When to Use Domain Service
| Scenario | Example |
|----------|---------|
| Operation spans multiple aggregates | MoneyTransfer between accounts |
| Complex business calculation | PricingCalculator, TaxCalculator |
| Domain policy enforcement | PasswordPolicy, OrderPolicy |
| Stateless transformation | CurrencyConverter |
| Aggregate coordination | OrderFulfillmentService |
## Template
```php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace Domain\{BoundedContext}\Service;
use Domain\{BoundedContext}\Entity\{Entity};
use Domain\{BoundedContext}\ValueObject\{ValueObjects};
use Domain\{BoundedContext}\Repository\{RepositoryInterfaces};
use Domain\{BoundedContext}\Exception\{DomainExceptions};
final readonly class {Name}Service
{
public function __construct(
{repositoryDependencies}
) {}
/**
* @throws {DomainException}
*/
public function {operation}({parameters}): {ReturnType}
{
{domainLogic}
}
{privateMethods}
}
```
## Examples
### Money Transfer Service
```php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace Domain\Banking\Service;
use Domain\Banking\Entity\Account;
use Domain\Banking\ValueObject\Money;
use Domain\Banking\Repository\AccountRepositoryInterface;
use Domain\Banking\Exception\InsufficientFundsException;
use Domain\Banking\Exception\SameAccountTransferException;
final readonly class MoneyTransferService
{
public function __construct(
private AccountRepositoryInterface $accounts
) {}
/**
* @throws InsufficientFundsException
* @throws SameAccountTransferException
*/
public function transfer(
Account $source,
Account $destination,
Money $amount
): void {
if ($source->id()->equals($destination->id())) {
throw new SameAccountTransferException();
}
if (!$source->canWithdraw($amount)) {
throw new InsufficientFundsException($source->id(), $amount);
}
$source->withdraw($amount);
$destination->deposit($amount);
}
}
```
### Pricing Calculator Service
```php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace Domain\Pricing\Service;
use Domain\Pricing\ValueObject\Money;
use Domain\Pricing\ValueObject\Discount;
use Domain\Pricing\ValueObject\TaxRate;
use Domain\Order\Entity\Order;
use Domain\Customer\Entity\Customer;
final readonly class PricingCalculatorService
{
public function calculateTotal(
Order $order,
Customer $customer,
?Discount $discount = null
): Money {
$subtotal = $this->calculateSubtotal($order);
$discounted = $this->applyDiscount($subtotal, $discount, $customer);
$taxed = $this->applyTax($discounted, $order->shippingAddress());
return $taxed;
}
private function calculateSubtotal(Order $order): Money
{
return $order->items()->reduce(
fn(Money $total, OrderItem $item) => $total->add(
$item->price()->multiply($item->quantity())
),
Money::zero($order->currency())
);
}
private function applyDiscount(
Money $amount,
?Discount $discount,
Customer $customer
): Money {
if ($discount === null) {
return $amount;
}
if (!$discount->isApplicableTo($customer)) {
return $amount;
}
return $discount->apply($amount);
}
private function applyTax(Money $amount, Address $address): Money
{
$taxRate = TaxRate::forRegion($address->region());
return $amount->add($amount->multiply($taxRate->value()));
}
}
```
### Password Policy Service
```php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace Domain\User\Service;
use Domain\User\ValueObject\Password;
use Domain\User\ValueObject\PasswordStrength;
use Domain\User\Exception\WeakPasswordException;
final readonly class PasswordPolicyService
{
private const MIN_LENGTH = 8;
private const REQUIRED_STRENGTH = PasswordStrength::Strong;
public function validate(Password $password): void
{
$violations = [];
if ($password->length() < self::MIN_LENGTH) {
$violations[] = "Password must be at least " . self::MIN_LENGTH . " characters";
}
if (!$password->hasUppercase()) {
$violations[] = "Password must contain uppercase letters";
}
if (!$password->hasLowercase()) {
$violations[] = "Password must contain lowercase letters";
}
if (!$password->hasDigit()) {
$violations[] = "Password must contain digits";
}
if (!$password->hasSpecialChar()) {
$violations[] = "Password must contain special characters";
}
if ($password->strength()->isWeakerThan(self::REQUIRED_STRENGTH)) {
$violations[] = "Password strength must be at least " . self::REQUIRED_STRENGTH->value;
}
if ($violations !== []) {
throw new WeakPasswordException($violations);
}
}
public function calculateStrength(Password $password): PasswordStrength
{
$score = 0;
if ($password->length() >= 12) $score += 2;
elseif ($password->length() >= 8) $score += 1;
if ($password->hasUppercase()) $score += 1;
if ($password->hasLowercase()) $score += 1;
if ($password->hasDigit()) $score += 1;
if ($password->hasSpecialChar()) $score += 2;
return match (true) {
$score >= 6 => PasswordStrength::Strong,
$score >= 4 => PasswordStrength::Medium,
default => PasswordStrength::Weak,
};
}
}
```
## Test Template
```php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace Tests\Unit\Domain\{BoundedContext}\Service;
use Domain\{BoundedContext}\Service\{Name}Service;
use Domain\{BoundedContext}\Entity\{Entity};
use Domain\{BoundedContext}\ValueObject\{ValueObject};
use Domain\{BoundedContext}\Exception\{DomainException};
use PHPUnit\Framework\Attributes\CoversClass;
use PHPUnit\Framework\Attributes\Group;
use PHPUnit\Framework\TestCase;
#[Group('unit')]
#[CoversClass({Name}Service::class)]
final class {Name}ServiceTest extends TestCase
{
private {Name}Service $service;
protected function setUp(): void
{
$this->service = new {Name}Service(
{mockDependencies}
);
}
public function test{Operation}Successfully(): void
{
{arrange}
$result = $this->service->{operation}({parameters});
{assert}
}
public function test{Operation}ThrowsOn{Condition}(): void
{
{arrange}
$this->expectException({DomainException}::class);
$this->service->{operation}({invalidParameters});
}
{additionalTests}
}
```
### Example Test
```php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace Tests\Unit\Domain\Banking\Service;
use Domain\Banking\Service\MoneyTransferService;
use Domain\Banking\Entity\Account;
use Domain\Banking\ValueObject\AccountId;
use Domain\Banking\ValueObject\Money;
use Domain\Banking\Exception\InsufficientFundsException;
use Domain\Banking\Exception\SameAccountTransferException;
use PHPUnit\Framework\Attributes\CoversClass;
use PHPUnit\Framework\Attributes\Group;
use PHPUnit\Framework\TestCase;
#[Group('unit')]
#[CoversClass(MoneyTransferService::class)]
final class MoneyTransferServiceTest extends TestCase
{
private MoneyTransferService $service;
protected function setUp(): void
{
$this->service = new MoneyTransferService(
$this->createMock(AccountRepositoryInterface::class)
);
}
public function testTransfersMoneyBetweenAccounts(): void
{
$source = $this->createAccountWithBalance(Money::USD(1000));
$destination = $this->createAccountWithBalance(Money::USD(500));
$amount = Money::USD(300);
$this->service->transfer($source, $destination, $amount);
self::assertTrue($source->balance()->equals(Money::USD(700)));
self::assertTrue($destination->balance()->equals(Money::USD(800)));
}
public function testThrowsOnInsufficientFunds(): void
{
$source = $this->createAccountWithBalance(Money::USD(100));
$destination = $this->createAccountWithBalance(Money::USD(500));
$amount = Money::USD(300);
$this->expectException(InsufficientFundsException::class);
$this->service->transfer($source, $destination, $amount);
}
public function testThrowsOnSameAccountTransfer(): void
{
$account = $this->createAccountWithBalance(Money::USD(1000));
$this->expectException(SameAccountTransferException::class);
$this->service->transfer($account, $account, Money::USD(100));
}
private function createAccountWithBalance(Money $balance): Account
{
$account = new Account(AccountId::generate());
$account->deposit($balance);
return $account;
}
}
```
## Naming Conventions
| Pattern | Example |
|---------|---------|
| Service | `{Operation}Service` | `MoneyTransferService`, `PricingCalculatorService` |
| Method | `{verb}{noun}` | `transfer()`, `calculate()`, `validate()` |
| Exception | `{Condition}Exception` | `InsufficientFundsException` |
| Test | `{ServiceName}Test` | `MoneyTransferServiceTest` |
## File Placement
| Component | Path |
|-----------|------|
| Domain Service | `src/Domain/{BoundedContext}/Service/` |
| Exceptions | `src/Domain/{BoundedContext}/Exception/` |
| Unit Tests | `tests/Unit/Domain/{BoundedContext}/Service/` |
## Anti-patterns to Avoid
| Anti-pattern | Problem | Solution |
|--------------|---------|----------|
| Anemic Service | Just delegates to entities | Move logic to entities |
| Infrastructure in Service | DB/HTTP calls | Use repository interfaces |
| Stateful Service | Maintains internal state | Make stateless |
| God Service | Too many responsibilities | Split into focused services |
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