new-plugin

To scaffold a SkyWalking Python instrumentation plugin, this tool generates the complete plugin module, tests, docker-compose harness, and expected data layout. It ensures compliance with repository conventions by creating the file skeleton and component enum entry.

SkyWalking Python plugin test scaffolding includes a tests/plugin directory structure with data, http, and web subdirectories as appropriate, plus a docker-compose.yml file with provider and consumer services for integration testing.

Yes, plugin scaffolding applies to instrumentation across entry and exit spans for web, HTTP, database, cache, MQ, and RPC plugins. You specify a library and instrumentation type to generate the appropriate structure.

Adding a new component enum entry for a SkyWalking Python plugin is handled automatically during scaffolding. The generation process includes guidance and file updates needed to register the new component correctly.

Yes, SkyWalking Python plugin scaffolding updates pyproject configurations, regenerates documentation, and runs lint checks. This ensures the newly generated plugin files meet repository formatting and dependency standards.

Automating SkyWalking Python plugin creation is best handled by using this scaffolding tool to generate the full multi-file structure. It delivers a repeatable workflow that produces the plugin module, test harness, and expected data layout end-to-end.