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spring-boot-init

Automate Spring Boot project creation via Start.spring.io with YAML conversion.

68|29|Updated Jan 26, 2026
Search Tags:#java#kotlin#gradle#spring-boot#project-generation#api-server#start.spring.io
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npx skills add https://github.com/revfactory/skills --skill spring-boot-init
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Skill: spring-boot-init
Source: https://github.com/revfactory/skills/tree/main/spring-boot-init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/revfactory/skills --skill spring-boot-init

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates the rapid creation of Spring Boot projects via Start.spring.io, eliminating repetitive boilerplate setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive project configuration using the AskUserQuestion workflow to gather language, type, database, and features.
  • Built-in presets for REST API, web apps, AI apps, batch jobs, and microservices with sensible defaults.
  • Automatic compatibility handling for Spring AI dependencies and automatic conversion of configuration to YAML.
  • Real-world use: generate a ready-to-run Spring Boot API server skeleton with Gradle, Java, and a database.

Quick Start

Create a new Spring Boot API server named my-app using the web-api preset with Java and Gradle.

Frequently Asked Questions about spring-boot-init

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

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How do I generate a Spring Boot project with Gradle and Java?▼

You can generate a Spring Boot project by using this skill to automate Start.spring.io, creating a ready-to-run skeleton with Gradle, Java, and your chosen database. It eliminates repetitive boilerplate setup through interactive configuration.

Can I use Spring AI dependencies when creating a Spring Boot project?▼

Yes, you can use Spring AI dependencies when creating a Spring Boot project. The skill automatically ensures compatible Spring Boot versions are selected when Spring AI dependencies are detected during the generation process.

Does this Spring Boot generator support Kotlin and microservices?▼

This Spring Boot generator supports Kotlin and microservices by offering built-in presets for microservices, REST API servers, web apps, AI apps, and batch jobs with sensible defaults. It handles language selection through interactive prompts.

How do I convert Spring Boot application.properties to YAML?▼

Converting Spring Boot application.properties to YAML happens automatically during project creation. The skill handles this conversion as part of generating your runnable template, ensuring your configuration is properly formatted.

What is the best way to scaffold a Spring Boot REST API server?▼

The best way to scaffold a Spring Boot REST API server is using this skill's web-api preset. It quickly generates a ready-to-run API server skeleton with your selected language and build tool, validated and extracted from the downloaded ZIP.

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