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How to use the Folder Structure Blueprint Generator agent skill
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The Folder Structure Blueprint Generator is an agent skill that tells an AI agent how to read a software project's folders and files and write a Project_Folders_Structure_Blueprint.md document describing how the code is organized. It is useful for developers joining an existing codebase, teams that want written rules for where new files belong, and architects documenting a monorepo or microservices layout. After this guide you will know what an agent skill is, how to install this one, how to ask for a blueprint in plain language, and where its output can go wrong.
Folder Structure Blueprint Generatorgithub/awesome-copilot · MIT Download the skill Quick start
- 1Download the ZIP. Get the skill ZIP from this page. It contains SKILL.md.
- 2Unzip into a skills folder. Extract it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or into a project's .claude/skills/ folder for one project.
- 3Or upload in the Claude apps. In the Claude apps, go to Settings → Capabilities → Skills and upload the skill there instead.
- 4Ask for a blueprint. Describe the task in plain words, naming Project_Folders_Structure_Blueprint.md if you want that exact file.
- 5Set options if needed. Specify the technology, visualization style, or depth level in your request to override the auto-detection defaults.
- 6Review the output. Check the directory tree and conventions against the real project and correct any errors before sharing.
What is an agent skill, and what does this one do?
An agent skill is a folder containing a SKILL.md file with instructions that an AI agent loads when a task matches the skill's description. This skill is a prompt-driven template rather than a fixed tool: the agent reads the existing project and follows the instructions in SKILL.md to produce its output.
When the skill is active, the agent scans the project for files that reveal its technology, such as .sln or .csproj files for .NET, pom.xml or build.gradle for Java, package.json for JavaScript projects, angular.json for Angular, pubspec.yaml for Flutter, and requirements.txt, setup.py or pyproject.toml for Python. It then documents the overall organization, draws a directory tree, describes naming conventions and where new files should go, and can add templates for new features.
- Auto-detects .NET, Java, React, Angular, Python, Node.js and Flutter projects, or you can name the type yourself
- Can describe monorepo and microservices layouts where it finds signs of them
- Offers visualization styles: ASCII tree, nested Markdown list, or table
- Can include file-count statistics, file naming and placement patterns, and templates for new features, each as an option
Install the skill from a ZIP or the Claude apps
Download the ZIP for this skill from this page. It contains one file, SKILL.md. Then choose one of two routes.
For Claude Code, unzip the download into your personal skills folder at ~/.claude/skills/ so the skill is available in every project. To limit it to one project, unzip it into that project's .claude/skills/ folder instead. The skill folder should contain SKILL.md.
In the Claude apps, you can instead upload the skill under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
Trigger the skill with a natural request
You do not need a special command. Describe what you want in ordinary words that mention the project structure, organization, or conventions, and the agent can match your request to the skill's description. Naming the output file, Project_Folders_Structure_Blueprint.md, makes the match more reliable.
Be specific about scope when you can. Say which technology the project uses if you already know it, whether it is a monorepo, and how deep you want the tree to go.
- Document this project's folder structure and write the blueprint to Project_Folders_Structure_Blueprint.md
- This is a Flutter app. Map the folders, skip generated folders, and explain where new screens and models should go
- Create a structure blueprint for this monorepo, showing the tree to depth 3 as a Markdown list
Choose the options that fit your project
The SKILL.md file defines configuration variables you can set in the request. PROJECT_TYPE lets you pick the technology instead of auto-detecting it. VISUALIZATION_STYLE selects ASCII, Markdown List, or Table output. DEPTH_LEVEL sets how many folder levels to document in detail, from 1 to 5.
Other switches control whether to include file counts, auto-generated folders such as bin/, obj/ and node_modules/, file naming and location patterns, and templates for new features. Leave a switch at its default if you are unsure, then ask for changes in a follow-up request.
Review and correct the blueprint
Treat the generated document as a draft. The agent builds it by reading files, so it can miss folders in large repositories and can misread conventions that are not visible in the code. Check the directory tree against your actual project, confirm the naming rules with a senior developer, and correct anything wrong before you share it with your team.
Keep the blueprint in the repository so it can be updated as the project changes. Ask the agent to regenerate it after major restructuring.
Safety notes: scripts and network
According to the listing, this skill runs no scripts and uses no network access, and it lists no required tools or packages. Its work consists of reading project files and writing a Markdown document. You should still review any skill's SKILL.md before installing it, and check what the agent is allowed to do in your environment.
Because the agent reads your source files, use the skill only on projects you are allowed to analyze with your AI tools, and be careful with folders that contain secrets or configuration you do not want processed.
What people use it for
- Onboarding a new developer by generating a map of an unfamiliar .NET or Java solution
- Writing down naming and file placement rules for a React or Angular team
- Documenting how a monorepo's projects relate to each other for an architecture review
- Creating a Flutter project guide that explains where new screens and models belong
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the folder structure blueprint generator skill?
Download the ZIP from this page and unzip it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all your projects, or into a project's .claude/skills/ folder for one project. In the Claude apps, you can instead upload it under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
Does this skill require anything else to run?
The listing states that it requires nothing, runs no scripts and uses no network. It works by having the agent read your project files and write a Markdown document.
Is the folder structure blueprint generator free?
The skill comes from the github/awesome-copilot repository and is listed under the MIT licence. Check the repository's licence file for the exact terms before reusing it.
Which project types does it detect?
It auto-detects .NET, Java, React, Angular, Python, Node.js and Flutter projects based on files such as .csproj, pom.xml, package.json, angular.json, pyproject.toml and pubspec.yaml. You can also set the project type yourself.
Why is my generated blueprint incomplete or wrong?
The output comes from the agent's reading of files rather than a verified tool, and on very large repositories the agent may miss parts of the tree. Lower the depth level, point the agent at a specific subfolder, and check the result against the real project.
How does it compare with a tool that generates a folder tree?
A tree command or script gives a mechanical inventory of files, while this skill has the agent interpret the project and write conventions and placement guidance. If you need an exact, verified file list, use a tool-generated inventory and use this skill for the written explanation.
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Our verdict
Use this skill if you are joining an existing codebase, need written conventions for where new code goes, or are documenting a monorepo or microservices layout, and you will review the output against the project. Pick a deterministic tool that generates a verified file inventory if you need an exact record of every file, or if the repository is very large.
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