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cockpit-developer

Scaffold Cockpit plugin structures and generate API calls and UI components.

Updated May 9, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#development#ui#plugin#build-system#cockpit#dbus
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dl-romero/cockpit-developer-skill --skill cockpit-developer
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Skill: cockpit-developer
Source: https://github.com/dl-romero/cockpit-developer-skill/tree/main/skills/cockpit-developer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dl-romero/cockpit-developer-skill --skill cockpit-developer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Developers working on Cockpit plugins often face complex setup and integration tasks, leading to increased development time and errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scaffolds complete package structures with necessary files like manifest.json and build assets.
  • Generates proper cockpit.js API calls for D-Bus, file, spawn, HTTP, and metrics.
  • Builds PatternFly 5 UI components that align with Cockpit’s design system.
  • Automates setup of build systems, testing frameworks, and privilege escalation configurations.
  • Use Case: As a developer, quickly initialize and implement a new Cockpit plugin that reads system information and displays it in a consistent UI.

Quick Start

Use this skill to scaffold a new Cockpit plugin and connect to system D-Bus services for real-time data display.

Frequently Asked Questions about cockpit-developer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a new Cockpit plugin with the correct package structure?▼

Scaffolding a Cockpit plugin involves generating a complete package structure with necessary files like manifest.json and build assets. This automated setup ensures adherence to official APIs and best practices for immediate plugin development.

How do I make D-Bus API calls from a Cockpit plugin?▼

Making D-Bus API calls from a Cockpit plugin requires generating proper cockpit.js API calls. The plugin leverages these API integrations to communicate with system D-Bus services for real-time data display and system monitoring.

Can I use PatternFly 5 UI components when building Cockpit extensions?▼

Yes, building Cockpit extensions supports using PatternFly 5 UI components. The development process generates UI components that align directly with Cockpit’s design system, ensuring a consistent interface for displaying system information.

What is the best way to configure a build system and testing framework for a Cockpit plugin?▼

Configuring a build system and testing framework for a Cockpit plugin is best handled through automated setup. This process configures build systems, testing frameworks, and privilege escalation configurations to streamline development and reduce errors.

Does Cockpit plugin development require manual privilege escalation configuration?▼

Cockpit plugin development does not require manual privilege escalation configuration. The automated setup handles privilege escalation configurations alongside build systems and testing frameworks to streamline deployment and reduce integration errors.

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