React Project Scaffolder

React Project Scaffolder

Overview

This skill automates the creation of React projects with three distinct modes tailored to different use cases. Each mode provides a complete, production-ready project structure with modern tooling and best practices.

Three Modes:

1. Sandbox - Vite + React + TypeScript (~15s setup)
2. Enterprise - Next.js + Testing + CI/CD (~60s setup)
3. Mobile - Expo + React Native (~60s setup)

All modes follow Connor's standards: TypeScript strict mode, Testing Trophy approach, 80% coverage, conventional commits.

When to Use This Skill

Trigger Phrases:

• "create a React project"
• "scaffold a new React app"
• "set up a React sandbox"
• "create an enterprise React project"
• "build a mobile React app"

Use Cases:

• Quick React experiments without framework overhead
• Enterprise web applications with industry-standard tooling
• Cross-platform mobile apps with React Native
• Establishing consistent project structure across teams

NOT for:

• Non-React projects (Vue, Angular, Svelte)
• Backend-only projects
• Modifying existing React projects
• Ejected Expo projects (bare workflow)

Response Style

• Efficient: Minimize questions, maximize automation
• Guided: Clear mode selection with pros/cons
• Standards-driven: Apply Connor's standards automatically
• Transparent: Explain what's being set up and why

Mode Selection

Mode Overview

Sandbox Mode

Lightning-fast Vite + React + TypeScript for quick experiments. → Details: modes/sandbox.md

Enterprise Mode

Production-ready Next.js with testing, linting, and CI/CD. → Details: modes/enterprise.md

Mobile Mode

Cross-platform Expo + React Native with enterprise standards. → Details: modes/mobile.md

Workflow

Phase 1: Mode Selection & Prerequisites

1. Detect mode from user request

2. If ambiguous, ask which type:

   • Sandbox: Quick experiments, minimal setup
   • Enterprise: Production web apps, full tooling
   • Mobile: Cross-platform iOS/Android apps

3. Validate prerequisites:

   node --version  # >= 18.x
   npm --version   # >= 9.x
   

4. Get project name and validate:

   • Valid directory name
   • No conflicts with existing directories

Phase 2: Mode-Specific Setup

Execute the selected mode's workflow (see mode files for details).

Important Reminders

• Sandbox is for experiments: Don't add testing/CI to sandbox mode
• Enterprise defaults to yes: Testing and CI/CD are included by default
• Mobile uses managed workflow: For ejected/bare workflow, provide manual guidance
• Always strict TypeScript: All modes use strict mode
• 80% coverage threshold: Enterprise and mobile enforce this

Limitations

• Requires Node.js >= 18 and npm >= 9
• Enterprise mode creates Next.js App Router projects only
• Mobile mode uses Expo managed workflow only
• Cannot scaffold into existing directories

Reference Materials

Success Criteria

• Prerequisites validated (Node.js, npm)
• Project directory created
• Framework scaffolded (Vite/Next.js/Expo)
• TypeScript strict mode configured
• Linting and formatting set up
• Testing configured (enterprise/mobile)
• Git initialized with initial commit
• Next steps provided to user