What is a BUILD-GUIDE file?

A BUILD-GUIDE is a layered execution blueprint that organizes project commands into sequential stages such as infrastructure foundation, tech stack initialization, feature implementation, and quality/deployment.

What happens if a plugin is missing for my specific technology?

The skill performs 'Gap Detection,' flagging the missing technology and suggesting how to create a custom plugin to fill that void.

Does this skill require external API access?

Yes, it requires an AIRTABLE_TOKEN environment variable to query the marketplace index and retrieve the latest plugin command data.

Can Claude use the generated manifest during development?

Yes, the generated BUILD-GUIDE.json is machine-parseable, allowing Claude to reference available commands and agents when you request specific features or updates.

How does the skill detect my technology stack?

The skill parses your existing architecture documentation and README files to identify mentioned frameworks, databases, and services, then matches them against available plugins.

Build Manifest Generator

Name: Build Manifest Generator
Author: vanman2024

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Productivity & Workflow

Generates layered execution blueprints and command guides by mapping project architecture to available marketplace plugins.

The Build Manifest skill streamlines the transition from architectural design to active development by generating a comprehensive BUILD-GUIDE. By analyzing your project's technology stack and querying a centralized plugin marketplace via Airtable, it creates a structured roadmap of commands organized into logical infrastructure layers. This ensures developers have a clear, machine-parseable execution plan that identifies available tools, highlights missing dependencies, and provides a sequential path from foundation setup to quality assurance and deployment.

Key Features

01Automated tech stack detection from architecture documentation

02Layered command organization across four infrastructure stages

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04Dynamic plugin discovery via Airtable marketplace integration

05Dual-format output generating machine-parseable JSON and human-readable Markdown

06Real-time gap detection for missing plugins or unsupported technologies

Use Cases

01Creating a standardized, step-by-step development roadmap for team-wide consistency

02Auditing a project's technology stack against available automation tools and agents

03Initializing a new project execution plan after architectural specs are finalized

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add vanman2024/planning-marketplace build-manifest

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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