How are missing variables handled?

The skill first attempts to pull values from the current project context or git config; if missing, it prompts the user interactively.

What template syntax does this skill support?

It uses a Handlebars-compatible subset supporting variables, conditional blocks, loops, and partials.

Can I use this for non-coding tasks?

Yes, it includes specialized templates for marketing kits, campaign intake, content creation, and project management.

Where does the skill look for templates?

It follows a specific discovery order: local project templates (.aiwg/templates/), framework-specific templates, and global installation directories.

Does it track generated files?

Yes, it integrates with the artifact-metadata skill to create and update an index of all instantiated artifacts for better project traceability.

Smart Template Engine

Name: Smart Template Engine
Author: jmagly

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the instantiation and validation of structured templates for code, documentation, and project artifacts.

The Template Engine skill provides a robust framework for Claude to discover, populate, and validate structured templates across various domains including software architecture, testing, and marketing. It streamlines the creation of boilerplate artifacts by intelligently extracting variables, prompting for missing context, and ensuring consistent output formatting. Whether scaffolding a new microservice architecture or generating standardized project documentation, this skill minimizes manual effort while maintaining high quality and compliance with project standards through a unified, framework-agnostic engine.

Key Features

01Multi-layered template discovery across project, framework, and global paths

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03Automated metadata generation and artifact tracking

04Interactive input gathering for required variables with context awareness

05Support for conditional logic, loops, and partials in template syntax

06Pre-built libraries for SDLC, Architecture, Testing, and Marketing

Use Cases

01Generating standardized test plans and test case documentation

02Rapidly scaffolding Software Architecture Documents (SADs) and ADRs

03Automating content creation for marketing campaigns and status reports

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jmagly/ai-writing-guide template-engine

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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