code-exemplars-blueprint-generator
Has your agent create custom instructions to analyze code and find good examples. It helps define coding standards and maintain consistency across software projects.
What it does
This generator creates a guide of high-quality code examples for a project. It helps maintain a consistent programming standard by showing good examples of how to write code.
When to use it
- ✓When starting a new project to define standards.
- ✓When code quality needs improvement.
- ✓To help new developers understand best practices.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Generate a code exemplar guide for my Python project, focusing on design patterns and including code snippets.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
You specify the project type and how it should analyze the code. The tool then creates a file with code examples that follow the defined best practices.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill code-exemplars-blueprint-generatorOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/awesome-copilot/main/skills/code-exemplars-blueprint-generator/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Code Exemplars Blueprint Generator
Configuration Variables
${PROJECT_TYPE="Auto-detect|.NET|Java|JavaScript|TypeScript|React|Angular|Python|Other"} <!-- Primary technology --> ${SCAN_DEPTH="Basic|Standard|Comprehensive"} <!-- How deeply to analyze the codebase --> ${INCLUDE_CODE_SNIPPETS=true|false} <!-- Include actual code snippets in addition to file references --> ${CATEGORIZATION="Pattern Type|Architecture Layer|File Type"} <!-- How to organize exemplars --> ${MAX_EXAMPLES_PER_CATEGORY=3} <!-- Maximum number of examples per category --> ${INCLUDE_COMMENTS=true|false} <!-- Include explanatory comments for each exemplar -->
Generated Prompt
"Scan this codebase and generate an exemplars.md file that identifies high-quality, representative code examples. The exemplars should demonstrate our coding standards and patterns to help maintain consistency. Use the following approach:
1. Codebase Analysis Phase
- ${PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? "Automatically detect primary programming languages and frameworks by scanning file extensions and configuration files" :
Focus on ${PROJECT_TYPE} code files} - Identify files with high-quality implementation, good documentation, and clear structure
- Look for commonly used patterns, architecture components, and well-structured implementations
- Prioritize files that demonstrate best practices for our technology stack
- Only reference actual files that exist in the codebase - no hypothetical examples
2. Exemplar Identification Criteria
- Well-structured, readable code with clear naming conventions
- Comprehensive comments and documentation
- Proper error handling and validation
- Adherence to design patterns and architectural principles
- Separation of concerns and single responsibility principle
- Efficient implementation without code smells
- Representative of our standard approaches
3. Core Pattern Categories
${PROJECT_TYPE == ".NET" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? `#### .NET Exemplars (if detected)
- Domain Models: Find entities that properly implement encapsulation and domain logic
- Repository Implementations: Examples of our data access approach
- Service Layer Components: Well-structured business logic implementations
- Controller Patterns: Clean API controllers with proper validation and responses
- Dependency Injection Usage: Good examples of DI configuration and usage
- Middleware Components: Custom middleware implementations
- Unit Test Patterns: Well-structured tests with proper arrangement and assertions` : ""}
${(PROJECT_TYPE == "JavaScript" || PROJECT_TYPE == "TypeScript" || PROJECT_TYPE == "React" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Angular" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect") ? `#### Frontend Exemplars (if detected)
- Component Structure: Clean, well-structured components
- State Management: Good examples of state handling
- API Integration: Well-implemented service calls and data handling
- Form Handling: Validation and submission patterns
- Routing Implementation: Navigation and route configuration
- UI Components: Reusable, well-structured UI elements
- Unit Test Examples: Component and service tests` : ""}
${PROJECT_TYPE == "Java" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? `#### Java Exemplars (if detected)
- Entity Classes: Well-designed JPA entities or domain models
- Service Implementations: Clean service layer components
- Repository Patterns: Data access implementations
- Controller/Resource Classes: API endpoint implementations
- Configuration Classes: Application configuration
- Unit Tests: Well-structured JUnit tests` : ""}
${PROJECT_TYPE == "Python" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? `#### Python Exemplars (if detected)
- Class Definitions: Well-structured classes with proper documentation
- API Routes/Views: Clean API implementations
- Data Models: ORM model definitions
- Service Functions: Business logic implementations
- Utility Modules: Helper and utility functions
- Test Cases: Well-structured unit tests` : ""}
4. Architecture Layer Exemplars
Presentation Layer:
- User interface components
- Controllers/API endpoints
- View models/DTOs
Business Logic Layer:
- Service implementations
- Business logic components
- Workflow orchestration
Data Access Layer:
- Repository implementations
- Data models
- Query patterns
Cross-Cutting Concerns:
- Logging implementations
…
FAQ
What are 'code exemplars'?
They are pieces of code that serve as a model or example of how to write high-quality code and follow the defined standards for a project.
What does 'technology-agnostic' mean?
It means the tool can work with various programming languages and frameworks, not being limited to just one.
Can I choose what to include in the examples?
Yes, you can configure whether to include code snippets, explanatory comments, and how the examples should be organized (by pattern type, architecture layer, etc.).
Details
Original description by the author
Technology-agnostic prompt generator that creates customizable AI prompts for scanning codebases and identifying high-quality code exemplars. Supports multiple programming languages (.NET, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Python) with configurable analysis depth, categorization methods, and documentation formats to establish coding standards and maintain consistency across development
repo: github/awesome-copilot
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 40k
- Ranking position
- #5052
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
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