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workflow-new-plugin

Scaffold a Volon plugin with artifacts, tasks, and manifest generation.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#scaffold#plugin#idempotent#tasks#volon
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hollis-labs/volon --skill workflow-new-plugin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: workflow-new-plugin
Source: https://github.com/hollis-labs/volon/tree/main/plugins/workflows/skills/workflow-new-plugin
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hollis-labs/volon --skill workflow-new-plugin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This workflow automates the end-to-end creation of a new Volon plugin, removing manual steps and ensuring consistent artifacts, manifests, and task records are produced for a plugin proposal and scaffold.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Idempotent scaffold generation: runs preflight checks, avoids overwriting existing plugin directories, and skips stages when artifacts already exist.
  • Structured authoring stages: drives ideation, requirements, spec, plan, and task creation with clearly defined artifact templates and locations.
  • Repository integration: reads volon.yaml and PCC, derives a slug from the provided plugin name, writes artifacts under artifacts/plugins/<SLUG>, creates .volon tasks, and finalizes with a bootstrap update.
  • Use case: rapidly create a new plugin skeleton and task backlog for a feature team to implement without manually drafting manifests or task files.

Quick Start

Run workflow-new-plugin with the desired plugin name to scaffold the plugin, produce ideation/requirements/spec/plan artifacts, and create initial tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about workflow-new-plugin

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a Volon plugin automatically?▼

To scaffold a Volon plugin automatically, run the workflow-new-plugin tool inside your Volon repository with the desired plugin name. It generates the complete directory structure, manifests, and ideation artifacts without manual drafting.

What is idempotent plugin scaffolding and how does it protect existing files?▼

Idempotent plugin scaffolding performs preflight checks against volon.yaml and existing directories, skipping stages when artifacts already exist. This prevents overwriting active plugin projects during repeated scaffold generation runs.

Can I generate plugin tasks and specs in one step?▼

Yes, you can generate plugin ideation, requirements, specs, plans, and tasks in one step. The workflow drives structured authoring stages sequentially to produce all associated artifacts under artifacts/plugins/<SLUG> and .volon/tasks.

Do I need a Volon repository to generate a plugin scaffold?▼

Yes, you need an existing Volon repository containing a volon.yaml file. The scaffolding workflow reads this configuration to derive slugs, validate existing plugins, and write artifacts to the correct repository locations.

What happens if I run plugin scaffolding on an existing plugin directory?▼

If you run scaffolding on an existing plugin directory, the idempotent checks detect the existing artifacts and skip overwriting them. The workflow safely aborts or skips stages to preserve your current plugin files and task records.

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