---
name: project-scaffolding
description: Initialize new projects with proper structure, configuration, and setup from BaseProject template. Use when creating new projects, setting up directory structures, or initializing repositories.
---

# Project Scaffolding Skill

## When to Activate

Activate this skill when:
- Creating new projects from scratch
- Setting up project directory structure
- Initializing configuration files
- Starting from BaseProject template
- Setting up technology-specific projects

## Quick Setup Methods

| Method | Best For | Time |
|--------|----------|------|
| Automated Script | Standard projects | 2-3 min |
| Manual Setup | Custom configurations | 10-15 min |

## Directory Naming Conventions

```
Directories:     CamelCase (VideoProcessor, AudioTools)
Date-based:      kebab-case with YYYY-MM-DD (logs-2025-01-15)
NO spaces or underscores in directory names
```

## Manual Setup Workflow

### Step 1: Copy Template
```bash
cp -r /path/to/BaseProject ~/Projects/YourProjectName/
cd ~/Projects/YourProjectName/
```

### Step 2: Clean Git History
```bash
rm -rf .git
```

### Step 3: Customize AGENT.md
Fill in project-specific sections:
```markdown
## Project Purpose
A REST API for managing inventory with real-time updates.

## Tech Stack
- Language: Python 3.11+
- Framework: FastAPI
- Key Libraries: SQLAlchemy, Pydantic
- Package Manager: UV

## Architecture Notes
- Microservices with event-driven updates
- Redis for caching
- PostgreSQL for persistence
```

### Step 4: Initialize Git
```bash
git init
git add .
git commit -m "chore: initialize repository from BaseProject"
```

## Technology-Specific Setup

### Python with UV
```bash
uv init
cp AgentUsage/templates/pyproject.toml.example pyproject.toml
uv add fastapi uvicorn sqlalchemy
uv add --dev pytest black ruff mypy

mkdir -p src/YourProject/{core,utils,config}
mkdir -p tests/{unit,integration}
touch src/YourProject/__init__.py
```

### JavaScript/TypeScript
```bash
pnpm init
pnpm add express dotenv
pnpm add -D typescript @types/node jest eslint prettier

mkdir -p src/{routes,controllers,middleware,utils}
touch src/index.ts
```

### Go
```bash
go mod init github.com/user/project
mkdir -p cmd/api internal/{handlers,models,database} pkg
touch cmd/api/main.go
```

### Rust
```bash
cargo init
mkdir -p src/{routes,models,db}
cargo build
```

## Standard Project Structure

### Python
```
project/
├── src/
│   └── projectname/
│       ├── __init__.py
│       ├── main.py
│       ├── core/
│       ├── utils/
│       └── config/
├── tests/
│   ├── conftest.py
│   ├── unit/
│   └── integration/
├── pyproject.toml
├── uv.lock
├── AGENT.md
└── .gitignore
```

### JavaScript
```
project/
├── src/
│   ├── index.ts
│   ├── routes/
│   ├── controllers/
│   └── utils/
├── tests/
├── package.json
├── tsconfig.json
├── AGENT.md
└── .gitignore
```

## Secrets Setup

```bash
# Create template
cp AgentUsage/templates/secrets_template.json secrets_template.json

# Create actual secrets (gitignored)
cp secrets_template.json secrets.json

# Verify in .gitignore
grep "secrets.json" .gitignore
```

## Task Tracking

Track tasks in **GitHub Issues** with appropriate labels. Create initial issues for:
- Set up project dependencies
- Configure secrets management
- Create initial project structure
- Implement core business logic
- Add unit tests
- Set up CI/CD pipeline

## Verification Checklist

```bash
# Git initialized and clean
git status

# AGENT.md customized (no [Fill in:] markers)
grep "\[Fill in:" AGENT.md

# secrets.json in .gitignore
grep "secrets.json" .gitignore

# Dependencies installed
uv sync  # or pnpm install

# Project runs
uv run python src/projectname/main.py
```

## Post-Setup Tasks

1. **Create GitHub Issues** for project-specific tasks
2. **Create initial code** entry points
3. **Configure IDE** settings and extensions
4. **Review relevant guides** in AgentUsage/

## Common Issues

### Permission denied on scripts
```bash
chmod +x setup_new_project.sh
```

### Git commit fails
```bash
git config user.name "Your Name"
git config user.email "your.email@example.com"
```

### Dependencies not installing
```bash
# Python: Clear cache
uv cache clean

# JavaScript: Fresh install
rm -rf node_modules pnpm-lock.yaml
pnpm install
```

## Related Resources

See `AgentUsage/project_setup.md` and `AgentUsage/project_structure.md` for:
- Detailed directory patterns
- CI/CD setup
- Pre-commit hook installation
- Technology-specific guides