Can it help me find errors in my XML tags?

Yes, the skill can analyze your launch files for common syntax errors, missing closing tags, or incorrect attribute usage in nodes and parameters.

How does it handle hardcoded file paths?

The skill encourages portability by identifying hardcoded paths and replacing them with $(find pkg_name) and $(dirname) substitution arguments.

Can I use this for multi-machine deployments?

Absolutely. The skill includes patterns for the tag and environment loaders to help you deploy nodes across a network of computers.

Does this skill support ROS 1 or ROS 2?

This skill specifically focuses on the XML-based launch system used in ROS 1. While ROS 2 uses Python and YAML for launching, many of the architectural patterns remain relevant.

ROS Launch Configuration

Name: ROS Launch Configuration
Author: lopisan

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Developer Tools

Streamlines the creation, modification, and debugging of ROS XML launch files for complex robotic systems.

About

This skill provides expert-level guidance for managing ROS (Robot Operating System) launch files, enabling developers to orchestrate complex node graphs with ease. It covers the full spectrum of XML-based launch syntax, including node configuration, parameter server management, argument passing, and topic remapping. By following industry best practices like modular design and substitution arguments, it helps ensure your robotics configurations are portable, well-documented, and robust across both simulation and hardware environments.

Key Features

Implement complex conditional logic using if/unless and eval
Provide diagnostic commands for syntax validation and dry runs
Configure node namespaces, parameters, and remapping rules
Manage nested launch files with argument pass-through
0 GitHub stars
Generate modular ROS XML launch file templates

Use Cases

Switching between Gazebo simulation and physical hardware using conditional arguments
Refactoring monolithic launch files into reusable, modular sub-components
Setting up multi-robot configurations with namespaces and TF prefixes

About

Key Features

Implement complex conditional logic using if/unless and eval
Provide diagnostic commands for syntax validation and dry runs
Configure node namespaces, parameters, and remapping rules
Manage nested launch files with argument pass-through
0 GitHub stars
Generate modular ROS XML launch file templates

Use Cases

Switching between Gazebo simulation and physical hardware using conditional arguments
Refactoring monolithic launch files into reusable, modular sub-components
Setting up multi-robot configurations with namespaces and TF prefixes