Creating Service Scaffolds

Create standardized directory structures and boilerplate for new microservices.

1|Updated Jun 4, 2025
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Skill: Creating Service Scaffolds
Source: https://github.com/kynoptic/markdownlint-trap/tree/main/.claude/skills/service-scaffold-create
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kynoptic/markdownlint-trap --skill creating-service-scaffolds

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Creates standardized directory structure and boilerplate files for new microservices or feature modules, ensuring compliance with repository standards and development best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze project structure and language to place services under services/ or apps/
  • Create standard directories: /src, /tests/unit, /tests/integration, /tests/fixtures, /docs, /config
  • Generate core boilerplate: entry points, config handlers, error utilities, and service interfaces
  • Testing scaffolding: unit and integration templates, fixtures
  • Documentation & CI: README, CHANGELOG, API docs, ADRs, and CI templates
  • Dependency management & linting: language-specific dependencies and formatters

Quick Start

Example: Scaffold a new order-service with standard structure, boilerplate, tests, and CI templates.

Frequently Asked Questions about Creating Service Scaffolds

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

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How do I create a standardized directory structure for a new microservice?

Scaffolding a microservice generates a standardized directory structure with `/src`, `/tests/unit`, `/tests/integration`, `/docs`, and `/config` directories, plus boilerplate entry points, config handlers, and error utilities tailored to your project's language and repository conventions.

What boilerplate does a service scaffold include for testing?

Service scaffolding creates testing boilerplate for both unit and integration tests, including fixture templates and structured test directories that establish consistent testing patterns across your microservices.

Can I scaffold CI/CD configuration and documentation templates automatically?

Yes, scaffolding generates CI/CD templates, README files, CHANGELOG stubs, API documentation, and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) to ensure new services meet repository standards and documentation requirements from creation.

How does scaffolding ensure consistency across multiple microservices?

Scaffolding enforces consistent repository standards, directory layouts, boilerplate patterns, and configuration across new services by analyzing your existing project structure and language to apply standardized templates automatically.

What dependency management and linting setup does a scaffold provide?

Scaffolding includes language-specific dependency configurations and linter setup, establishing consistent code formatting and package management conventions across your microservices from the start.