| name | react-project-scaffolder |
| description | Use PROACTIVELY when creating new React projects requiring modern tooling and best practices. Provides three modes - sandbox (Vite + React for quick experiments), enterprise (Next.js with testing and CI/CD), and mobile (Expo + React Native). Enforces TypeScript strict mode, Testing Trophy approach, and 80% coverage. Not for non-React projects or modifying existing applications. |
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:
- Sandbox - Vite + React + TypeScript (~15s setup)
- Enterprise - Next.js + Testing + CI/CD (~60s setup)
- 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
| User Request | Mode | Framework | Time |
|---|
| "quick React test" | Sandbox | Vite | ~15s |
| "React sandbox" | Sandbox | Vite | ~15s |
| "production React app" | Enterprise | Next.js | ~60s |
| "enterprise React" | Enterprise | Next.js | ~60s |
| "mobile app" | Mobile | Expo | ~60s |
| "React Native project" | Mobile | Expo | ~60s |
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
-
Detect mode from user request
-
If ambiguous, ask which type:
- Sandbox: Quick experiments, minimal setup
- Enterprise: Production web apps, full tooling
- Mobile: Cross-platform iOS/Android apps
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Validate prerequisites:
node --version
npm --version
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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
| Resource | Purpose |
|---|
modes/sandbox.md | Vite + React setup details |
modes/enterprise.md | Next.js + full tooling details |
modes/mobile.md | Expo + React Native details |
Success Criteria
