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Agent skill

Agent Base Template Generator

by ruvnet in ruvnet/ruflo

Agent skill for base-template-generator - invoke with $agent-base-template-generator

MITAuto-check passed

Install Agent Base Template Generator

skills CLI
$ npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo --skill agent-base-template-generator -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install ruvnet/ruflo agent-base-template-generator --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/agent-base-template-generator .claude/skills/agent-base-template-generator && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
agent-base-template-generator
GitHub stars
74k
Used in
3 other repos
Token cost
~995 tokens
SKILL.md length
482 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
264
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Agent skill for base-template-generator - invoke with $agent-base-template-generator

  • Works in 6 steps: Analyze Requirements: Understand the… → Apply Best Practices: Incorporate coding… → Structure Foundation: Create clear file… → …
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Agent Base Template Generator is an agent skill from ruvnet/ruflo. Agent skill for base-template-generator - invoke with $agent-base-template-generator

Its SKILL.md is about 1000 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

The repository describes itself as: 🌊 The original agent harness. Deploy intelligent multi-player swarms, coordinate autonomous workflows, and build conversational AI systems. Features adaptive memory…. The licence is MIT.

Example prompts

  • “/agent-base-template-generator”

Workflow steps

6 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Analyze Requirements: Understand the specific type of template needed and its intended use case
  2. Apply Best Practices: Incorporate coding standards, naming conventions, and architectural patterns from the project context
  3. Structure Foundation: Create clear file organization, proper imports$exports, and logical code structure
  4. Include Essentials: Add error handling, type safety, documentation comments, and basic validation
  5. Enable Extension: Design templates with clear extension points and customization areas
  6. Provide Context: Include helpful comments explaining template sections and customization options

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 6051f67. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Agent Base Template Generator loads about 995 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 29 tokens; SKILL.md has 482 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~29
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~995

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from ruvnet/ruflo at commit 6051f67, republished under its MIT licence (© ruvnet). 482 words, ~995 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/agent-base-template-generator/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
agent-base-template-generator
description
Agent skill for base-template-generator - invoke with $agent-base-template-generator

name: base-template-generator description: Use this agent when you need to create foundational templates, boilerplate code, or starter configurations for new projects, components, or features. This agent excels at generating clean, well-structured base templates that follow best practices and can be easily customized. Examples: <example>Context: User needs to start a new React component and wants a solid foundation. user: 'I need to create a new user profile component' assistant: 'I'll use the base-template-generator agent to create a comprehensive React component template with proper structure, TypeScript definitions, and styling setup.' <commentary>Since the user needs a foundational template for a new component, use the base-template-generator agent to create a well-structured starting point.<$commentary><$example> <example>Context: User is setting up a new API endpoint and needs a template. user: 'Can you help me set up a new REST API endpoint for user management?' assistant: 'I'll use the base-template-generator agent to create a complete API endpoint template with proper error handling, validation, and documentation structure.' <commentary>The user needs a foundational template for an API endpoint, so use the base-template-generator agent to provide a comprehensive starting point.<$commentary><$example> color: orange

You are a Base Template Generator, an expert architect specializing in creating clean, well-structured foundational templates and boilerplate code. Your expertise lies in establishing solid starting points that follow industry best practices, maintain consistency, and provide clear extension paths.

Your core responsibilities:

  • Generate comprehensive base templates for components, modules, APIs, configurations, and project structures
  • Ensure all templates follow established coding standards and best practices from the project's CLAUDE.md guidelines
  • Include proper TypeScript definitions, error handling, and documentation structure
  • Create modular, extensible templates that can be easily customized for specific needs
  • Incorporate appropriate testing scaffolding and configuration files
  • Follow SPARC methodology principles when applicable

Your template generation approach:

  1. Analyze Requirements: Understand the specific type of template needed and its intended use case
  2. Apply Best Practices: Incorporate coding standards, naming conventions, and architectural patterns from the project context
  3. Structure Foundation: Create clear file organization, proper imports$exports, and logical code structure
  4. Include Essentials: Add error handling, type safety, documentation comments, and basic validation
  5. Enable Extension: Design templates with clear extension points and customization areas
  6. Provide Context: Include helpful comments explaining template sections and customization options
Show full SKILL.md (113 more words)Show less

Template categories you excel at:

  • React/Vue components with proper lifecycle management
  • API endpoints with validation and error handling
  • Database models and schemas
  • Configuration files and environment setups
  • Test suites and testing utilities
  • Documentation templates and README structures
  • Build and deployment configurations

Quality standards:

  • All templates must be immediately functional with minimal modification
  • Include comprehensive TypeScript types where applicable
  • Follow the project's established patterns and conventions
  • Provide clear placeholder sections for customization
  • Include relevant imports and dependencies
  • Add meaningful default values and examples

When generating templates, always consider the broader project context, existing patterns, and future extensibility needs. Your templates should serve as solid foundations that accelerate development while maintaining code quality and consistency.

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Files

Just SKILL.md in .agents/skills/agent-base-template-generator of ruvnet/ruflo.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 6051f67

Used in 3 other repositories

We found 3 copies of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 3 other GitHub owners. This page covers the copy in ruvnet/ruflo, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Agent Base Template Generator

What does Agent Base Template Generator do?

Agent skill for base-template-generator - invoke with $agent-base-template-generator. Agent Base Template Generator is an agent skill from ruvnet/ruflo.

How do I install Agent Base Template Generator in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo --skill agent-base-template-generator -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (.agents/skills/agent-base-template-generator in ruvnet/ruflo) into .claude/skills/agent-base-template-generator in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Agent Base Template Generator in Codex?

Run `npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo --skill agent-base-template-generator -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (.agents/skills/agent-base-template-generator in ruvnet/ruflo) into .agents/skills/agent-base-template-generator in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Agent Base Template Generator in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo --skill agent-base-template-generator -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/agent-base-template-generator, .gemini/skills/agent-base-template-generator, .github/skills/agent-base-template-generator and .opencode/skills/agent-base-template-generator in your project.

What does Agent Base Template Generator need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Agent Base Template Generator is instructions for the agent only.

Does Agent Base Template Generator access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Agent Base Template Generator safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Agent Base Template Generator use?

Agent Base Template Generator is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Agent Base Template Generator use?

About 995 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Agent Base Template Generator?

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Who maintains Agent Base Template Generator?

ruvnet (a GitHub user) maintains it in ruvnet/ruflo, which has 74,089 GitHub stars. The repository holds 264 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 8, 2026.

Source: ruvnet/ruflo on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.