extending-pi

To scaffold a Pi extension, generate required artifacts like manifest.json, src/index.ts, and models.json based on your extension type. This Skill provides decision guidance and scaffolding patterns to accelerate delivery of skills, extensions, prompt templates, themes, context files, or custom models for Pi.

You can build Pi extensions as Skills, Extensions, Prompt templates, Context files, Themes, Custom models, or Packages. This Skill guides developers to choose the appropriate extension type and scaffolds the required artifacts for building new capabilities and documenting Pi enhancements.

The best way to package Pi extensions is to follow frontmatter guidance for metadata, scaffold templates, and packaging references. This ensures consistent, secure Pi extensions and predictable sharing by validating locally before distribution.

No dependencies are required to create Pi extensions using this Skill. It provides a structured approach and scaffolding instructions for required artifacts like manifest.json and theme.json without needing external libraries or tools.

Use a custom model when you need specific model configurations and a prompt template when you need reusable prompt structures. This Skill provides a decision guide to help you choose the appropriate extension type based on your Pi enhancement scenario.