Introduction
Skaff is a TypeScript-powered scaffolding toolkit that turns curated templates into ready-to-run projects. It combines a fast CLI, a web dashboard, and shared libraries so teams can ship consistent services without copying stale boilerplates.
What you get
- Guided project creation. Render templates from the CLI or web UI, validate answers with Zod, and review a Git diff before anything touches your repository.
- Repeatable upgrades. Save template settings once and rerun the template later to generate patch files that capture only upstream changes.
- Composable features. Break large starters into subtemplates so optional modules, jobs, or stacks can be added on demand.
- Automation-friendly tooling. Every workflow is scriptable and available as a library, making Skaff easy to embed in CI or internal developer platforms.
Components at a glance
| Surface | Role |
|---|---|
CLI (apps/cli) | Primary interface for project creation, diff preparation, and automation. Published on npm, Bun, and as standalone binaries. |
Web app (apps/web) | Next.js dashboard with schema-driven forms, diff previews, and project management for teams that prefer a GUI. |
Core runtime (packages/skaff-lib) | Shared rendering and diffing engine consumed by the CLI, web app, and custom integrations. |
Template types (packages/template-types-lib) | Typed helpers for templateConfig.ts files, subtemplate wiring, migrations, and side effects. |
For repository setup and release details, keep the project README nearby while using these docs.