Backend Scaffold
Helps with backend development, scaffolding as part of agent workflows workflows.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add backend-scaffold npx -- -y @trustedskills/backend-scaffold
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"backend-scaffold": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/backend-scaffold"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The backend-scaffold skill automates the creation of basic backend infrastructure. It generates a foundational project structure, including essential files and configurations, to accelerate development. This includes setting up routing, database connections (though not configuring them), and initial API endpoints. The goal is to provide a starting point for building robust server-side applications quickly.
When to use it
- You're beginning a new backend project and want to avoid repetitive setup tasks.
- You need a standardized base structure for multiple backend services within an organization.
- You’re prototyping a backend API and require a minimal, functional framework.
- You want to quickly establish a foundation for integrating with external databases or APIs.
Key capabilities
- Project scaffolding
- Routing setup
- Database connection placeholders
- Initial API endpoint generation
Example prompts
- "Create a backend scaffold project using Node.js and Express."
- "Generate a basic API structure with routing for user authentication."
- “Set up a new backend project ready to connect to PostgreSQL.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill provides placeholders for database configuration; you'll need to manually configure the connection details based on your specific environment. It assumes a general familiarity with backend development concepts and technologies like Node.js or Express.
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