using-foundry

Configure Foundry project layout, toolchain, and workflow guardrails.

16|4|Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/idchain-world/id-agents --skill using-foundry
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-foundry
Source: https://github.com/idchain-world/id-agents/tree/main/configs/agents/foundry-dev/skills/using-foundry
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/idchain-world/id-agents --skill using-foundry

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Starting and maintaining Foundry projects often suffers from inconsistent project layouts, missing guardrails, and slow onboarding. This skill codifies a standard Foundry setup, ensuring predictable builds and smoother collaboration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standard Foundry project skeleton including the expected directories and config patterns (foundry.toml, remappings, src, test, script, lib).
  • Enforced best practices via the iron laws and first-contact workflow to guide new and existing contributors.
  • Comprehensive guidance for initialization, configuration, and day-to-day project hygiene with forge fmt, forge build, and dependency management.

Quick Start

Open a Foundry project and run forge build to verify the baseline before making changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-foundry

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

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How do I set up a standard Foundry project layout for consistent builds?

Standard Foundry project layouts enforce expected directories like src, test, script, and lib alongside baseline foundry.toml configurations. This codified hygiene accelerates onboarding and ensures reproducible builds across team collaborations.

What are the best practices for configuring forge fmt and remappings in Solidity?

Configuring forge fmt and remappings requires applying formal guardrails and pinned toolchain settings within foundry.toml. This enforces mandatory layout conventions and reliable workflow defaults to maintain day-to-day project hygiene.

Why does my Foundry project suffer from inconsistent builds and slow onboarding?

Inconsistent Foundry builds and slow onboarding stem from missing guardrails and unstandardized project layouts. Codifying a standard setup with pinned toolchain settings establishes predictable builds and smoother collaboration.

Do I need specific toolchain versions to maintain Foundry project hygiene?

Maintaining Foundry project hygiene requires pinned toolchain settings. Pinned configurations enforce mandatory layout conventions and formal guardrails, ensuring reproducible builds and safe collaboration across initialization and updates.

How do I apply guardrails when initializing a new Solidity project with Foundry?

Applying guardrails when initializing a Solidity project requires a first-contact workflow that codifies project layout and toolchain defaults. This formalizes mandatory conventions to ensure safe collaboration and reduce misconfigurations.