Folder Structure Blueprint Generator

Project Folder Structure Blueprint Generator

Configuration Variables

${PROJECT_TYPE="Auto-detect|.NET|Java|React|Angular|Python|Node.js|Flutter|Other"}

${INCLUDES_MICROSERVICES="Auto-detect|true|false"}

${INCLUDES_FRONTEND="Auto-detect|true|false"}

${IS_MONOREPO="Auto-detect|true|false"}

${VISUALIZATION_STYLE="ASCII|Markdown List|Table"}

${DEPTH_LEVEL=1-5}

${INCLUDE_FILE_COUNTS=true|false}

${INCLUDE_GENERATED_FOLDERS=true|false}

${INCLUDE_FILE_PATTERNS=true|false}

${INCLUDE_TEMPLATES=true|false}

Generated Prompt

"Analyze the project's folder structure and create a comprehensive 'Project_Folders_Structure_Blueprint.md' document that serves as a definitive guide for maintaining consistent code organization. Use the following approach:

Initial Auto-detection Phase

${PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? "Begin by scanning the folder structure for key files that identify the project type:

• Look for solution/project files (.sln, .csproj, .fsproj, .vbproj) to identify .NET projects
• Check for build files (pom.xml, build.gradle, settings.gradle) for Java projects
• Identify package.json with dependencies for JavaScript/TypeScript projects
• Look for specific framework files (angular.json, react-scripts entries, next.config.js)
• Check for Python project identifiers (requirements.txt, setup.py, pyproject.toml)
• Examine mobile app identifiers (pubspec.yaml, android/ios folders)
• Note all technology signatures found and their versions" : "Focus analysis on ${PROJECT_TYPE} project structure"}

${IS_MONOREPO == "Auto-detect" ? "Determine if this is a monorepo by looking for:

• Multiple distinct projects with their own configuration files
• Workspace configuration files (lerna.json, nx.json, turborepo.json, etc.)
• Cross-project references and shared dependency patterns
• Root-level orchestration scripts and configuration" : ""}

${INCLUDES_MICROSERVICES == "Auto-detect" ? "Check for microservices architecture indicators:

• Multiple service directories with similar/repeated structures
• Service-specific Dockerfiles or deployment configurations
• Inter-service communication patterns (APIs, message brokers)
• Service registry or discovery configuration
• API gateway configuration files
• Shared libraries or utilities across services" : ""}

${INCLUDES_FRONTEND == "Auto-detect" ? "Identify frontend components by looking for:

• Web asset directories (wwwroot, public, dist, static)
• UI framework files (components, modules, pages)
• Frontend build configuration (webpack, vite, rollup, etc.)
• Style sheet organization (CSS, SCSS, styled-components)
• Static asset organization (images, fonts, icons)" : ""}

1. Structural Overview

Provide a high-level overview of the ${PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? "detected project type(s)" : PROJECT_TYPE} project's organization principles and folder structure:

• Document the overall architectural approach reflected in the folder structure
• Identify the main organizational principles (by feature, by layer, by domain, etc.)
• Note any structural patterns that repeat throughout the codebase
• Document the rationale behind the structure where it can be inferred

${IS_MONOREPO == "Auto-detect" ? "If detected as a monorepo, explain how the monorepo is organized and the relationship between projects." : IS_MONOREPO ? "Explain how the monorepo is organized and the relationship between projects." : ""}

${INCLUDES_MICROSERVICES == "Auto-detect" ? "If microservices are detected, describe how they are structured and organized." : INCLUDES_MICROSERVICES ? "Describe how the microservices are structured and organized." : ""}

2. Directory Visualization

${VISUALIZATION_STYLE == "ASCII" ? "Create an ASCII tree representation of the folder hierarchy to depth level ${DEPTH_LEVEL}." : ""}

${VISUALIZATION_STYLE == "Markdown List" ? "Use nested markdown lists to represent the folder hierarchy to depth level ${DEPTH_LEVEL}." : ""}

${VISUALIZATION_STYLE == "Table" ? "Create a table with columns for Path, Purpose, Content Types, and Conventions." : ""}

${INCLUDE_GENERATED_FOLDERS ? "Include all folders including generated ones." : "Exclude auto-generated folders like bin/, obj/, node_modules/, etc."}

3. Key Directory Analysis

Document each significant directory's purpose, contents, and patterns:

${PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? "For each detected technology, analyze directory structures based on observed usage patterns:" : ""}

${(PROJECT_TYPE == ".NET" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect") ? "#### .NET Project Structure (if detected)

• Solution Organization:

  • How projects are grouped and related
  • Solution folder organization patterns
  • Multi-targeting project patterns

• Project Organization:

  • Internal folder structure patterns
  • Source code organization approach
  • Resource organization
  • Project dependencies and references

• Domain/Feature Organization:

  • How business domains or features are separated
  • Domain boundary enforcement patterns

• Layer Organization:

  • Separation of concerns (Controllers, Services, Repositories, etc.)
  • Layer interaction and dependency patterns

• Configuration Management:

  • Configuration file locations and purposes
  • Environment-specific configurations
  • Secret management approach

• Test Project Organization:

  • Test project structure and naming
  • Test categories and organization
  • Test data and mock locations" : ""}

${(PROJECT_TYPE == "React" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Angular" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect") ? "#### UI Project Structure (if detected)

• Component Organization:

  • Component folder structure patterns
  • Grouping strategies (by feature, type, etc.)
  • Shared vs. feature-specific components

• State Management:

  • State-related file organization
  • Store structure for global state
  • Local state management patterns

• Routing Organization:

  • Route definition locations
  • Page/view component organization
  • Route parameter handling

• API Integration:

  • API client organization
  • Service layer structure
  • Data fetching patterns

• Asset Management:

  • Static resource organization
  • Image/media file structure
  • Font and icon organization

• Style Organization:

  • CSS/SCSS file structure
  • Theme organization
  • Style module patterns" : ""}

4. File Placement Patterns

${INCLUDE_FILE_PATTERNS ? "Document the patterns that determine where different types of files should be placed:

• Configuration Files:

  • Locations for different types of configuration
  • Environment-specific configuration patterns

• Model/Entity Definitions:

  • Where domain models are defined
  • Data transfer object (DTO) locations
  • Schema definition locations

• Business Logic:

  • Service implementation locations
  • Business rule organization
  • Utility and helper function placement

• Interface Definitions:

  • Where interfaces and abstractions are defined
  • How interfaces are grouped and organized

• Test Files:

  • Unit test location patterns
  • Integration test placement
  • Test utility and mock locations

• Documentation Files:

  • API documentation placement
  • Internal documentation organization
  • README file distribution" : "Document where key file types are located in the project."}

5. Naming and Organization Conventions

Document the naming and organizational conventions observed across the project:

• File Naming Patterns:

  • Case conventions (PascalCase, camelCase, kebab-case)
  • Prefix and suffix patterns
  • Type indicators in filenames

• Folder Naming Patterns:

  • Naming conventions for different folder types
  • Hierarchical naming patterns
  • Grouping and categorization conventions

• Namespace/Module Patterns:

  • How namespaces/modules map to folder structure
  • Import/using statement organization
  • Internal vs. public API separation

• Organizational Patterns:

  • Code co-location strategies
  • Feature encapsulation approaches
  • Cross-cutting concern organization

6. Navigation and Development Workflow

Provide guidance for navigating and working with the codebase structure:

• Entry Points:

  • Main application entry points
  • Key configuration starting points
  • Initial files for understanding the project

• Common Development Tasks:

  • Where to add new features
  • How to extend existing functionality
  • Where to place new tests
  • Configuration modification locations

• Dependency Patterns:

  • How dependencies flow between folders
  • Import/reference patterns
  • Dependency injection registration locations

${INCLUDE_FILE_COUNTS ? "- Content Statistics:

• Files per directory analysis
• Code distribution metrics
• Complexity concentration areas" : ""}

7. Build and Output Organization

Document the build process and output organization:

• Build Configuration:

  • Build script locations and purposes
  • Build pipeline organization
  • Build task definitions

• Output Structure:

  • Compiled/built output locations
  • Output organization patterns
  • Distribution package structure

• Environment-Specific Builds:

  • Development vs. production differences
  • Environment configuration strategies
  • Build variant organization

8. Technology-Specific Organization

${(PROJECT_TYPE == ".NET" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect") ? "#### .NET-Specific Structure Patterns (if detected)

• Project File Organization:

  • Project file structure and patterns
  • Target framework configuration
  • Property group organization
  • Item group patterns

• Assembly Organization:

  • Assembly naming patterns
  • Multi-assembly architecture
  • Assembly reference patterns

• Resource Organization:

  • Embedded resource patterns
  • Localization file structure
  • Static web asset organization

• Package Management:

  • NuGet configuration locations
  • Package reference organization
  • Package version management" : ""}

${(PROJECT_TYPE == "Java" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect") ? "#### Java-Specific Structure Patterns (if detected)

• Package Hierarchy:

  • Package naming and nesting conventions
  • Domain vs. technical packages
  • Visibility and access patterns

• Build Tool Organization:

  • Maven/Gradle structure patterns
  • Module organization
  • Plugin configuration patterns

• Resource Organization:

  • Resource folder structures
  • Environment-specific resources
  • Properties file organization" : ""}

${(PROJECT_TYPE == "Node.js" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect") ? "#### Node.js-Specific Structure Patterns (if detected)

• Module Organization:

  • CommonJS vs. ESM organization
  • Internal module patterns
  • Third-party dependency management

• Script Organization:

  • npm/yarn script definition patterns
  • Utility script locations
  • Development tool scripts

• Configuration Management:

  • Configuration file locations
  • Environment variable management
  • Secret management approaches" : ""}

9. Extension and Evolution

Document how the project structure is designed to be extended:

• Extension Points:

  • How to add new modules/features while maintaining conventions
  • Plugin/extension folder patterns
  • Customization directory structures

• Scalability Patterns:

  • How the structure scales for larger features
  • Approach for breaking down large modules
  • Code splitting strategies

• Refactoring Patterns:

  • Common refactoring approaches observed
  • How structural changes are managed
  • Incremental reorganization patterns

${INCLUDE_TEMPLATES ? "### 10. Structure Templates

Provide templates for creating new components that follow project conventions:

• New Feature Template:

  • Folder structure for adding a complete feature
  • Required file types and their locations
  • Naming patterns to follow

• New Component Template:

  • Directory structure for a typical component
  • Essential files to include
  • Integration points with existing structure

• New Service Template:

  • Structure for adding a new service
  • Interface and implementation placement
  • Configuration and registration patterns

• New Test Structure:

  • Folder structure for test projects/files
  • Test file organization templates
  • Test resource organization" : ""}

${INCLUDE_TEMPLATES ? "11" : "10"}. Structure Enforcement

Document how the project structure is maintained and enforced:

• Structure Validation:

  • Tools/scripts that enforce structure
  • Build checks for structural compliance
  • Linting rules related to structure

• Documentation Practices:

  • How structural changes are documented
  • Where architectural decisions are recorded
  • Structure evolution history

Include a section at the end about maintaining this blueprint and when it was last updated. "

Source: github/awesome-copilot → skills/folder-structure-blueprint-generator/SKILL.md