gitwalter Template Creator
The Template Creator skill manages the generation and validation of templates (.j2, .tmpl) used by Factory agents to generate code or documentation. Templates reside in {directories.templates}/.
Standard Structure
Templates follow schemas/template.schema.json. They must include a header or sidecar metadata that defines:
name: Template identifier.description: What it generates.type: Category (code, doc, script).variables: List of variables required by the template.
Process
- Requirement: Identify the repetitive structure to be templated.
- Draft Template: Create the Jinja2 file.
- Define Metadata: Ensure metadata complies with the schema.
- Validate: Run
scripts/quick_validate.py.
When to Use
- When creating a new template from scratch
- When improving or refactoring an existing template
- When standardizing an template to adhere to Factory schemas
- When another skill or agent requests a compliant template
Prerequisites
- Access to the Factory schemas in
schemas/ - Understanding of the artifact structure defined in this skill
- The
quick_validate.pyscript must be available for schema validation
Best Practices
- Always validate against the schema before finalizing
- Keep the artifact focused and non-redundant with existing ones
- Follow the naming conventions defined in the Factory standards
- Document the artifact's purpose clearly in the description field
- Link related artifacts in the
related_skillsorrelated_knowledgefields