obsidian-plugin-creator

You are helping the user create a new Obsidian plugin. Follow these steps:

Setup Options

Present the user with two options:

1. Automated Setup (Recommended): Use the interactive boilerplate generator script

   • Run: node create-plugin.js (from this skill's directory)
   • This creates a minimal, best-practice plugin structure automatically
   • Detects existing projects and only adds missing files
   • All generated code follows the Obsidian Plugin Development Skill guidelines

2. Manual Setup: Guide the user through creating files step-by-step

   • Walk through each required file
   • Explain what each file does
   • Provide code that follows best practices from the skill

After Setup

Once the boilerplate is created (either way):

1. Verify all files follow the skill's best practices:

   • No sample code (MyPlugin, SampleModal, etc.)
   • Proper use of registerEvent() for cleanup
   • Sentence case in UI text
   • Obsidian CSS variables in styles
   • Accessibility-ready templates

2. Help customize the plugin:

   • Ask what the plugin will do
   • Suggest appropriate API usage patterns
   • Reference specific sections of the skill as needed

3. Guide through initial development:

   • Setting up the dev environment
   • Testing in Obsidian
   • Common next steps

Important Reminders

• Always apply the Obsidian Plugin Development Skill guidelines
• Ensure accessibility from the start (keyboard navigation, ARIA labels, focus indicators)
• Use TypeScript best practices (instanceof, not type casting)
• Follow memory management rules (proper event registration)
• Use Obsidian CSS variables for theming

Ask the user which setup option they prefer, then proceed accordingly.