aif-build-automation

Generate or enhance Makefile, Taskfile, Justfile, and Magefile build automation for detected project stacks.

31|2|Updated Mar 21, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/letuhao/lore-weave --skill aif-build-automation-letuhao
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Skill: aif-build-automation
Source: https://github.com/letuhao/lore-weave/tree/main/.cursor/skills/aif-build-automation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/letuhao/lore-weave --skill aif-build-automation-letuhao

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Setting up build automation from scratch is repetitive and error-prone: every project needs build, test, lint, and Docker targets, but the correct commands depend on the language, package manager, framework, and tooling already in the repo. This Skill analyzes the project and generates a complete build file, or improves an existing one by adding missing targets and fixing anti-patterns. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Generate mode: Detects language, package manager, framework, Docker, CI, migrations, tests, and linters, then creates a tailored Makefile, Taskfile.yml, justfile, or magefile.go from best-practice templates covering Go, Node.js, Python, PHP, Rust, Ruby, and JVM (Gradle/Maven) stacks. - Enhance mode: Audits an existing build file against a gap analysis, adds missing preamble, help targets, Docker/database/CI targets, and fixes quality issues without rewriting working targets. - Documentation integration: Updates README and AGENTS.md with a quick-commands section so developers and AI agents can discover the new targets. - Use Case: A developer clones a Spring Boot project with no build file and asks for a Makefile; the Skill detects the Gradle wrapper, Spring Boot, and Flyway, then generates a Makefile with build, test, bootRun dev, lint, and flywayMigrate targets. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to generate a Makefile (or Taskfile, justfile, or magefile) for this project, optionally specifying the tool, for example by saying generate a taskfile for this repo.

Frequently Asked Questions about aif-build-automation

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I generate a Makefile for my project automatically?

Invoke the Skill with an argument like makefile, taskfile, justfile, or mage. It scans the repo for language, package manager, framework, Docker, and test tooling, then generates a build file with standard targets such as build, test, lint, dev, clean, and ci.

Makefile vs Taskfile vs justfile vs Magefile, which should I choose?

Makefile is universal and needs no installation. Taskfile uses YAML with caching via sources and generates. Justfile is ergonomic with groups and confirmations. Magefile is Go-native and type-safe but only suits Go projects.

Can it improve an existing Makefile instead of replacing it?

Yes. When a build file already exists, the Skill switches to enhance mode: it performs a gap analysis, adds missing preamble, help, Docker, or migration targets, and fixes anti-patterns while preserving your existing targets and structure.

Does it support Java Gradle and Maven projects?

Yes. It detects Gradle or Maven via build files and wrappers, resolves the correct entrypoint such as ./gradlew or ./mvnw, and wires targets for Spring Boot, Quarkus, Micronaut, Vert.x, Checkstyle, SpotBugs, PMD, Spotless, Liquibase, and Flyway.

Can I use Mage for a PHP, Rust, or Ruby project?

No. Mage is Go-specific, so the Skill does not generate magefiles for PHP, Rust, Ruby, or JVM stacks. If you request mage for those projects, it explains the limitation and offers a Makefile as the closest alternative.

What Docker targets does the generated build file include?

When a Dockerfile or compose file is detected, it adds docker-build, docker-run, docker-push, and docker-clean targets. With compose or multi-stage builds it also generates dev versus prod separation and infra-up or infra-down targets for dependency services.