What system dependencies are required?

The underlying script requires 'jq' for JSON manipulation, which is typically pre-installed on macOS or available via package managers on Linux.

Does this skill support React out of the box?

Yes, the scaffolder automatically adds React dependencies to your package.json and configures esbuild to handle JSX/TSX files.

Can I use this for non-React plugins?

While it includes React by default, the generated structure is standard Obsidian-compatible and can be easily adapted for vanilla TypeScript development.

Do I need to run npm install manually?

Yes, after the skill finishes scaffolding the directory structure and configuration files, you should run 'npm install' to fetch the dependencies.

Obsidian Plugin Scaffolder

Name: Obsidian Plugin Scaffolder
Author: jwplatta

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Productivity & Workflow

Generates production-ready Obsidian plugin projects using the official template with integrated React and TypeScript support.

About

The Obsidian Plugin Scaffolder streamlines the development lifecycle by automating the initial setup of Obsidian extensions. It clones the official template repository and instantly customizes manifest files, package metadata, and build configurations. By automatically integrating React, esbuild, and TypeScript, this skill eliminates manual boilerplate setup, ensuring your project follows community best practices while providing a robust foundation for modern UI development within Obsidian.

Key Features

Official Obsidian template integration
Integrated esbuild and version-bump scripts
1 GitHub stars
Pre-configured React and TypeScript environment
Automated manifest and metadata customization
Clean Git repository re-initialization

Use Cases

Rapidly prototyping Obsidian features using official development patterns
Starting a new Obsidian plugin with a modern React-based user interface
Standardizing plugin architecture across a suite of Obsidian extensions

About

Key Features

Official Obsidian template integration
Integrated esbuild and version-bump scripts
1 GitHub stars
Pre-configured React and TypeScript environment
Automated manifest and metadata customization
Clean Git repository re-initialization

Use Cases

Rapidly prototyping Obsidian features using official development patterns
Starting a new Obsidian plugin with a modern React-based user interface
Standardizing plugin architecture across a suite of Obsidian extensions