Does this skill perform substitutions manually?

No, it uses a deterministic bash script called template-engine.sh to ensure reliable and consistent variable replacement.

What placeholder syntax does the skill support?

The skill identifies and replaces placeholders formatted with double curly braces, such as {{VARIABLE_NAME}}.

Will it overwrite my existing files automatically?

The skill includes safety rules to verify output paths and requires confirmation before overwriting existing files to prevent data loss.

What happens if a variable defined in the template is missing from the input?

The skill will complete the generation but will issue a warning listing the unreplaced variables so you can address the missing data.

Can I use this skill to generate any file type?

Yes, as long as the source template is a text-based file, it can generate artifacts for any language or format (e.g., .md, .sh, .json, .js).

Generate From Template

Name: Generate From Template
Author: fractary

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the creation of software artifacts by substituting template placeholders with dynamic values using a deterministic bash engine.

About

The Generate From Template skill is designed to streamline the scaffolding and documentation process by automating the replacement of variables within template files. It utilizes a specialized template engine to ensure high-fidelity substitution of placeholders like {{VARIABLE}} with actual data. This skill is particularly useful for developers who need to generate consistent agent definitions, skill files, or configuration modules without the risk of manual errors, offering robust validation, error handling, and verification of the final output.

Key Features

Deterministic variable substitution using a bash-based engine
Strict output verification to ensure file integrity
Automated template and output path validation
2 GitHub stars
Comprehensive detection and warning of unreplaced variables
Standardized JSON reporting for successful generation or failures

Use Cases

Automating the generation of boilerplate code and configuration files
Scaffolding new AI agent definitions and project skills from standard templates
Creating standardized project documentation based on dynamic metadata

About

Key Features

Deterministic variable substitution using a bash-based engine
Strict output verification to ensure file integrity
Automated template and output path validation
2 GitHub stars
Comprehensive detection and warning of unreplaced variables
Standardized JSON reporting for successful generation or failures

Use Cases

Automating the generation of boilerplate code and configuration files
Scaffolding new AI agent definitions and project skills from standard templates
Creating standardized project documentation based on dynamic metadata