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idp-configurator

Configure Internal Developer Platform (IDP) components

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npx add-skill https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/tree/main/library/specializations/sdk-platform-development/skills/idp-configurator

SKILL.md

IDP Configurator Skill

Overview

This skill configures Internal Developer Platform (IDP) components including service catalogs, golden path templates, and self-service workflows for internal development teams.

Capabilities

  • Set up Backstage service catalogs
  • Configure golden path templates
  • Implement self-service workflows
  • Integrate with CI/CD systems
  • Set up software templates
  • Configure TechDocs integration
  • Implement scaffolder actions
  • Design developer portal UX

Target Processes

  • Internal Developer Platform Setup
  • Developer Portal Implementation
  • SDK Architecture Design

Integration Points

  • Backstage platform
  • Port developer portal
  • Cortex for service management
  • GitHub/GitLab for templates
  • CI/CD systems

Input Requirements

  • Service catalog requirements
  • Template requirements
  • Workflow definitions
  • Integration needs
  • User roles and permissions

Output Artifacts

  • Backstage configuration
  • Software templates
  • Catalog entity definitions
  • TechDocs setup
  • CI/CD integrations
  • Custom plugins

Usage Example

yaml
skill:
  name: idp-configurator
  context:
    platform: backstage
    catalog:
      entities:
        - kind: Component
          type: service
        - kind: API
          type: openapi
    templates:
      - name: typescript-service
        path: ./templates/typescript-service
      - name: python-sdk
        path: ./templates/python-sdk
    integrations:
      github:
        enabled: true
      jenkins:
        enabled: true
    techDocs:
      builder: local

Best Practices

  1. Start with golden paths for common use cases
  2. Integrate service catalog with CI/CD
  3. Provide self-service provisioning
  4. Document everything with TechDocs
  5. Track developer productivity metrics
  6. Iterate based on developer feedback

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