A professional reference skill for project scaffolding, boilerplate generation, and standardized initialization patterns.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install create
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install create using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Create Scaffolding Skill?
The Create skill is a specialized reference module designed to streamline the initial phases of software development. It provides developers with immediate access to industry-standard directory structures, boilerplate templates, and configuration patterns. By integrating this module into your workflow, you ensure that every new repository follows best practices from the first commit.
As part of the broader ecosystem of Openclaw Skills, this tool focuses on reducing the cognitive load of bootstrapping. It covers everything from simple script setups to complex monorepo architectures, ensuring that your project conventions like linting, CI/CD, and versioning are consistent and scalable.
Create Scaffolding Skill Use Cases
- Bootstrapping new software projects with standardized directory hierarchies.
- Implementing boilerplate files for rapid prototyping and development.
- Referencing configuration patterns for .gitignore, EditorConfig, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Migrating existing projects into structured monorepo environments using Nx or Turborepo.
- Auditing new project readiness using a comprehensive pre-flight checklist.
How Create Scaffolding Skill Works
- Initialize the environment and define the project metadata using the scaffolding reference.
- Execute specific commands to retrieve structural patterns or tool-specific recommendations.
- Apply template engine logic for variable substitution and conditional file generation.
- Configure essential project files including environment variables and editor settings.
- Validate the setup against the integrated new-project checklist to ensure production readiness.
Create Scaffolding Skill Setup
To install and configure this skill within your environment, follow these steps:
- Clone or download the skill into your local Openclaw Skills directory.
- Ensure the execution script has the necessary permissions:
chmod +x scripts/script.sh
- (Optional) Customize the storage location for your scaffolding data by setting the environment variable in your shell profile:
export CREATE_DIR="~/.custom_create_path/"
Create Scaffolding Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages its reference data and output via the following taxonomy:
| Component | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Directory Structures | Pre-defined folders for React, Node, Python, etc. | Tree Hierarchy |
| Config Templates | Reusable snippets for .gitignore and CI files | Text/YAML |
| Tool Registry | Reference list of generators like Cookiecutter or Yeoman | Markdown List |
| Monorepo Logic | Workspace and dependency management patterns | JSON/YAML |
Create Scaffolding Skill Advanced Features
- Multi-type scaffolding support ranging from microservices to complex monorepos.
- Integrated template engine patterns for dynamic variable substitution.
- Detailed convention guides for standardized naming, versioning, and changelog management.
- Customizable data directory via the CREATE_DIR environment variable for self-hosted configurations.
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