create-frontend-controller

Implement Magento 2 frontend controller actions with routing and DI.

15|1|Updated Oct 24, 2025

Search Tags:#frontend #routing #controller #dependency-injection #Magento-2 #http-interfaces

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Skill: create-frontend-controller
Source: https://github.com/ProxiBlue/claude-skills/tree/main/create-frontend-controller
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ProxiBlue/claude-skills --skill create-frontend-controller

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides developers to implement a frontend controller action in Magento 2 for the storefront, covering routing, dependency injection, and response handling to ensure scalable, maintainable storefront logic.

Core Features & Use Cases

Routing configuration via etc/frontend/routes.xml to expose the controller under a frontend URL.
Dependency injection and avoidance of ObjectManager to create testable, robust controllers.
Support for multiple response types (JSON, page, redirects) using appropriate Magento result factories.
Encourages HTTP method discipline with HttpGetActionInterface and HttpPostActionInterface for storefront endpoints.

Quick Start

Create a minimal module with etc/frontend/routes.xml, implement a controller class under app/code/Vendor/ModuleName/Controller/Your/Action.php that implements HttpGetActionInterface (and optionally HttpPostActionInterface), wire up DI, and test the endpoint at /yourfrontname/controller/action.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-frontend-controller

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a frontend controller in Magento 2?▼

To create a Magento 2 frontend controller, configure etc/frontend/routes.xml, implement a controller class implementing HttpGetActionInterface, wire up dependency injection, and handle HTTP responses using Magento result factories.

How do I configure routing for a Magento 2 storefront endpoint?▼

Magento 2 storefront routing requires configuring the etc/frontend/routes.xml file in your module to expose the controller under a frontend URL and map your frontname to the controller action.

Should I use ObjectManager or dependency injection in Magento 2 controllers?▼

You should use dependency injection instead of ObjectManager in Magento 2 controllers to ensure your storefront logic remains testable, robust, and maintainable.

How do I return JSON or redirect responses from a Magento 2 frontend controller?▼

Magento 2 frontend controllers support multiple response types including JSON, pages, and redirects by utilizing the appropriate Magento result factories within your controller action class.

Do I need HttpGetActionInterface and HttpPostActionInterface for storefront endpoints?▼

Implementing HttpGetActionInterface and HttpPostActionInterface enforces HTTP method discipline for Magento 2 storefront endpoints, ensuring your frontend controller actions handle GET and POST requests correctly.

What prerequisites do I need to build a Magento 2 storefront controller?▼

Building a Magento 2 storefront controller requires a pre-existing Magento 2 module setup where you can define routes.xml and implement controller classes adhering to HTTP interface conventions.