| name | devhub |
| description | Generate devhub.toml configuration files and manage multi-project development environments. Use when setting up projects, creating service configs, starting/stopping services, checking status, or managing development workflows. Triggers on mentions of devhub, project setup, service management, or development environment configuration. |
DevHub Skill
DevHub is a multi-project development environment manager that lets you start, stop, and monitor all your local development services from one place.
When to Use This Skill
Use DevHub when the user wants to:
- Set up a new project for local development
- Generate a
devhub.toml configuration file
- Start, stop, or restart development services
- Check the status of running services
- Manage multiple projects or services
- View logs from services
- Manage favorite projects
Primary Workflow: Setting Up a New Project
Step 1: Preview Discovery (Always Do This First)
devhub discover --dry-run
This shows what DevHub would detect without writing any files. Review the output with the user before proceeding.
Step 2: Generate Configuration
If the preview looks correct:
devhub discover
This creates devhub.toml in the project root.
Step 3: Register the Project
devhub register
This adds the project to DevHub's registry so it can be managed globally.
Step 4: Start Services
devhub start
Or start a specific service:
devhub start -s api
Key Commands Quick Reference
| Command | Purpose |
|---|
devhub discover --dry-run | Preview auto-detection |
devhub discover | Generate devhub.toml |
devhub register | Add project to registry |
devhub start [project] | Start all services |
devhub stop [project] | Stop all services |
devhub status | Show all project statuses |
devhub logs <project> -f | Follow service logs |
devhub list | List all registered projects |
Supported Project Types
DevHub auto-detects these project types:
| Type | Detection File | Default Command |
|---|
| Rust | Cargo.toml | cargo run |
| Node.js | package.json | npm run dev |
| Python (UV) | pyproject.toml | uv run python |
| Python (pip) | requirements.txt | python |
| Go | go.mod | go run . |
| Flutter | pubspec.yaml | flutter run |
| Docker | docker-compose.yml | docker compose up |
Monorepo Support
When no root project marker is found, DevHub scans subdirectories and creates a multi-service configuration automatically.
Additional Reference
For detailed information, see:
Best Practices
- Always preview first: Run
devhub discover --dry-run before generating config
- Review generated config: Check the devhub.toml and adjust ports/commands if needed
- Use favorites: Mark frequently-used projects with
devhub fav add <project>
- Check for conflicts: Run
devhub ports --check to detect port conflicts
- Follow logs: Use
devhub logs <project> -f to monitor service output
