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code-generation-template

by aj-geddesAI & Agents

Generate code from templates and patterns including scaffolding, boilerplate generation, AST-based code generation, and template engines. Use when generating code, scaffolding projects, creating boilerplate, or using templates.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill code-generation-template
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads code-generation-template automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Code Generation & Templates

Table of Contents

Overview

Comprehensive guide to code generation techniques including template engines, AST manipulation, code scaffolding, and automated boilerplate generation for increased productivity and consistency.

When to Use

  • Scaffolding new projects or components
  • Generating repetitive boilerplate code
  • Creating CRUD operations automatically
  • Generating API clients from OpenAPI specs
  • Building code from templates
  • Creating database models from schemas
  • Generating TypeScript types from JSON Schema
  • Building custom CLI generators

Quick Start

Minimal working example:

// templates/component.hbs
import React from 'react';

export interface {{pascalCase name}}Props {
  {{#each props}}
  {{this.name}}{{#if this.optional}}?{{/if}}: {{this.type}};
  {{/each}}
}

export const {{pascalCase name}}: React.FC<{{pascalCase name}}Props> = ({
  {{#each props}}{{this.name}},{{/each}}
}) => {
  return (
    <div className="{{kebabCase name}}">
      {/* Component implementation */}
    </div>
  );
};

Reference Guides

Detailed implementations in the references/ directory:

GuideContents
Template EnginesTemplate Engines
AST-Based Code GenerationAST-Based Code Generation
Project ScaffoldingProject Scaffolding
OpenAPI Client GenerationOpenAPI Client Generation
Database Model GenerationDatabase Model Generation
GraphQL Code GenerationGraphQL Code Generation
Plop.js GeneratorPlop.js Generator

Best Practices

✅ DO

  • Use templates for repetitive code patterns
  • Generate TypeScript types from schemas
  • Include tests in generated code
  • Follow project conventions in templates
  • Add comments to explain generated code
  • Version control your templates
  • Make templates configurable
  • Generate documentation alongside code
  • Validate inputs before generating
  • Use consistent naming conventions
  • Keep templates simple and maintainable
  • Provide CLI for easy generation

❌ DON'T

  • Over-generate (avoid unnecessary complexity)
  • Generate code that's hard to maintain
  • Forget to validate generated code
  • Hardcode values in templates
  • Generate code without documentation
  • Create generators for one-off use cases
  • Mix business logic in templates
  • Generate code without formatting
  • Skip error handling in generators
  • Create overly complex templates

FAQ

What does the code-generation-template skill do?

Generate code from templates and patterns including scaffolding, boilerplate generation, AST-based code generation, and template engines. Use when generating code, scaffolding projects, creating boilerplate, or using templates.

How do I install code-generation-template?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill code-generation-template in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/code-generation-template/ (personal) or .claude/skills/code-generation-template/ (project).

Which AI agents can use code-generation-template?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is code-generation-template safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains code-generation-template?

It is published by aj-geddes in aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts. It has 532 recorded installs.

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