creating-plugins

To scaffold an EmDash plugin, generate a complete skeleton including src/index.ts, src/sandbox-entry.ts, package.json, and tsconfig.json. This provides a ready-to-run standard layout for implementing hooks, settings, routes, and content blocks with minimal boilerplate.

Bootstrapping a new EmDash plugin requires core files: src/index.ts, src/sandbox-entry.ts, package.json, and tsconfig.json. The scaffold also provides a root SKILL.md frontmatter to ensure compliance with Skill Unit requirements.

Yes, you can add optional storage schemas and API routes when creating EmDash plugins. The scaffold supports generating these features alongside admin pages and Portable Text blocks to enable rapid feature development.

EmDash plugin scaffolding supports both trusted and sandboxed modes. The generated plugin structure includes a dedicated src/sandbox-entry.ts file to ensure proper execution within sandboxed environments.

The best way to extend an existing EmDash plugin is using a standard scaffold template that provides optional scripts, references, and assets directories. This ensures compliance with Skill Unit requirements while adding hooks, routes, or admin pages.

You need a SKILL.md frontmatter file in your EmDash plugin to ensure compliance with Skill Unit requirements. The scaffold generates this root file automatically alongside optional scripts, references, and assets directories.