shipwright-pipeline
Autonomous app builder that converts plain-English descriptions into fully built, tested applications. Use when the user wants to build a new app, scaffold a project, generate a full-stack application, or create an app from a description. Trigger with "build me an app", "create a new app", "shipwright build", "scaffold a project", "generate an application".
Best use case
shipwright-pipeline is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Autonomous app builder that converts plain-English descriptions into fully built, tested applications. Use when the user wants to build a new app, scaffold a project, generate a full-stack application, or create an app from a description. Trigger with "build me an app", "create a new app", "shipwright build", "scaffold a project", "generate an application".
Teams using shipwright-pipeline 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/shipwright-pipeline/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How shipwright-pipeline Compares
| Feature / Agent | shipwright-pipeline | 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?
Autonomous app builder that converts plain-English descriptions into fully built, tested applications. Use when the user wants to build a new app, scaffold a project, generate a full-stack application, or create an app from a description. Trigger with "build me an app", "create a new app", "shipwright build", "scaffold a project", "generate an application".
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.
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SKILL.md Source
# Shipwright Pipeline
## Overview
Shipwright converts a plain-English app description into a fully built, tested, and deployment-ready application. It delegates execution to `product-agent`, an autonomous 9-phase build engine available on PyPI.
## Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ available in PATH.
- `product-agent` installed (`pip install product-agent`).
- Node.js 18+ for JavaScript/TypeScript stacks.
## Supported Stacks
- **Next.js + Supabase** — Full-stack with auth, database, and edge functions
- **Next.js + Prisma** — Full-stack with type-safe ORM
- **SvelteKit** — Lightweight full-stack with Svelte
- **Astro** — Content-focused static and hybrid sites
## Instructions
1. Gather the app description from the user. Ask clarifying questions if the description is vague.
2. Confirm the target stack. If none specified, recommend based on the app type:
- Data-heavy with auth: Next.js + Supabase
- API-first with complex models: Next.js + Prisma
- Lightweight interactive: SvelteKit
- Content or marketing site: Astro
3. Run `product-agent` with the app description and selected stack.
4. Monitor the 9-phase pipeline: Intake, Architecture, Scaffold, Implement, Test, Integrate, Polish, Validate, Ship.
5. Report results to the user including test summary and any warnings.
## Output
- A complete, buildable project directory with all source code, tests, and configuration.
- A test report summarizing pass/fail counts.
- Build verification output confirming the project compiles and starts.
## Error Handling
- If `product-agent` is not installed, prompt the user to install it with `pip install product-agent`.
- If a phase fails, report the phase name, error message, and suggested fix.
- If the selected stack is not supported, list available stacks and ask the user to choose.
## Examples
**Build a SaaS dashboard:**
```
/shipwright-build Build a real-time analytics dashboard with user auth, team workspaces, and Stripe billing. Use Next.js + Supabase.
```
**Add features to an existing project:**
```
/shipwright-enhance Add dark mode toggle, export-to-CSV on all tables, and email notification preferences.
```
**Scaffold a content site:**
```
/shipwright-build Create a developer documentation site with search, versioned docs, and a blog. Use Astro.
```
## Resources
- [Shipwright on GitHub](https://github.com/Wynelson94/shipwright)
- [product-agent on PyPI](https://pypi.org/project/product-agent/)
- See `${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/examples.md` for usage examples.Related Skills
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