Project Scaffold

What This Skill Does

Project Scaffold by cmanfre7 is a standardized boilerplate generator designed to eliminate the 'blank page' problem when starting new development projects. By providing a consistent directory structure, configuration files, and initialization sequences for various project types—including Web Apps (Next.js), APIs (FastAPI), Mobile (SwiftUI), CLI Tools, and Browser Extensions—it ensures that developers start with best-practice architecture. The skill automates the tedious setup process, allowing users to move immediately into business logic rather than spending time configuring environments or file layouts.

Installation

You can integrate this skill into your environment using the following OpenClaw command: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/cmanfre7/project-scaffold

Use Cases

This skill is perfect for developers who frequently spin up prototypes or new services. Use it when launching a new React front-end to ensure the src/app architecture is in place or when building a Python-based microservice to ensure uv is configured correctly. It is also an excellent tool for educational purposes, helping junior developers learn how to organize production-grade project files.

Example Prompts

1. "I need to start a new project for a internal dashboard; please use the Project Scaffold to set up a Next.js web application with the standard file structure."
2. "Please scaffold a new FastAPI project named 'auth-service' using the Project Scaffold skill and initialize the environment with uv."
3. "I'm building a simple Chrome extension to track my time. Can you use the Project Scaffold to set up the directory for a browser extension with the necessary manifest and background script placeholders?"

Tips & Limitations

To get the most out of Project Scaffold, ensure your environment has the necessary dependencies installed, such as Node.js, uv, and Xcode (for mobile). While the skill generates the structure and initial shell commands, it does not manage complex third-party dependencies or external API authentication. Always review the generated .gitignore file after initialization to ensure it matches your specific environment needs, especially if you are using unique environment variable naming conventions. The skill acts as a scaffolding engine; you are still responsible for your code architecture once the boilerplate is laid out.