configuration-generator

Generate idiomatic configuration files for applications, logging, linters, and databases.

1|2|Updated Mar 10, 2026
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Skill: configuration-generator
Source: https://github.com/santosomar/general-secure-coding-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/devops/configuration-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/santosomar/general-secure-coding-agent-skills --skill configuration-generator-santosomar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of configuration files for various services and tools, translating a brief description of desired behavior into idiomatic configuration formats.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Format Generation: Creates configuration for applications, logging, linters, databases, and more.
  • Idiomatic Matching: Adapts to the specific format and conventions of the target consumer (e.g., Nginx, Prometheus, ESLint).
  • Secret Management Guidance: Differentiates between configuration values and secrets, providing placeholders for sensitive information.
  • Environment Layering: Supports generating layered configurations for different environments (base, staging, production).
  • Use Case: Quickly generate a logging.yaml file for a Python application that outputs JSON to stdout in production and human-readable logs to the console in development, with a default log level of INFO.

Quick Start

Generate a Python logging configuration that outputs JSON to stdout in production and human-readable logs to the console in development, with a default log level of INFO.

Frequently Asked Questions about configuration-generator

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

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How do I generate configuration files from a description of desired behavior?

To generate configuration files from a description, provide a brief summary of your desired service behavior and the target format. The generator translates this description into idiomatic configuration files for applications, logging, linters, or databases.

Can I generate environment-specific YAML and JSON configurations for different stages?

Yes, you can generate layered configurations for different environments like base, staging, and production. This allows you to output distinct JSON or YAML files tailored to each environment's specific settings and requirements.

How do I separate secrets when generating infrastructure configuration files?

When generating infrastructure configuration, the tool differentiates between standard values and secrets by providing secure placeholders for sensitive information. This ensures secrets are kept separate from your application and database configuration files.

What is the best way to create a Python logging configuration that outputs JSON in production?

The best way to create a Python logging configuration is to describe your need for JSON stdout output in production and human-readable console logs in development. The generator emits safe defaults like an INFO log level automatically.

Does the configuration generator support matching idioms for tools like Nginx and Prometheus?

Yes, the configuration generator adapts to the specific format and conventions of target consumers like Nginx, Prometheus, and ESLint. It matches target format idioms to ensure the generated configuration files are natively compatible.