cfgd Configuration Generator

Automate machine configuration by managing packages, files, and system settings via YAML.

6|1|Updated Mar 16, 2026

Search Tags:#YAML #Automation #Cross-platform #machine configuration #Configuration Management

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npx skills add https://github.com/tj-smith47/cfgd --skill cfgd-configuration-generator

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Skill: cfgd Configuration Generator
Source: https://github.com/tj-smith47/cfgd/tree/main/crates/cfgd-core/src/generate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tj-smith47/cfgd --skill cfgd-configuration-generator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires cfgd, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of configuring machines by managing packages, files, secrets, and system settings. It addresses the complexity and inefficiency of manual configuration.

Core Features & Use Cases

Composable Profiles: Create machine-specific profiles with inheritance for shared configurations.
Cross-Platform Modules: Shareable configuration packages that work across platforms.
Continuous Reconciliation: Ensures machines match their declared state, with auto-correction and drift detection.
Use Case: A developer can use this Skill to set up a new development environment with all necessary tools and configurations in seconds, ensuring consistency across different machines.

Quick Start

Initialize a new machine configuration by running: cfgd init --from <config-repo-url>

If you are starting from scratch, run: cfgd init

Frequently Asked Questions about cfgd Configuration Generator

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

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How do I automate machine configuration across multiple platforms?▼

Automating machine configuration across multiple platforms involves using YAML to define desired states for packages, files, and system settings. This approach manages cross-platform modules and composable profiles to ensure consistency and eliminate manual setup inefficiencies.

What is continuous reconciliation in configuration management?▼

Continuous reconciliation in configuration management ensures machines continuously match their declared YAML state. It provides auto-correction and drift detection, automatically fixing deviations to maintain strict adherence to your defined environment configurations.

How do I set up a new development environment from an existing configuration?▼

Set up a new development environment from an existing configuration by running a init command with your config repository URL. This pulls the defined YAML profiles and modules, instantly applying the desired state to the new machine.

Can I share configuration packages between different operating systems?▼

You can share configuration packages between different operating systems using cross-platform modules. These modules work as shareable configuration packages that apply consistently across platforms, managing packages, files, and environment variables universally.

Do I need Python to manage YAML configuration profiles?▼

Yes, managing YAML configuration profiles requires Python and related libraries. The underlying configuration engine depends on Python to parse the YAML definitions and execute the reconciliation logic for packages and system settings.

How do composable profiles handle shared configurations?▼

Composable profiles handle shared configurations through inheritance. You create machine-specific profiles that inherit base settings, allowing you to manage environment variables and system configurations efficiently without duplicating YAML definitions.