Template Instantiation

This skill creates .NET projects from templates using dotnet new CLI commands, with guidance for parameter validation, Central Package Management adaptation, and multi-project composition.

Match the workspace, then stop. The highest-value move is aligning the new project with the repo it lands in: detect CPM (Directory.Packages.props) and the target framework used by neighbouring .csproj files, and mirror both. Treat the discovered target framework as an explicit choice — pass it as --framework so template-smart-defaults won't override it; deviate only when it's incompatible with a requested feature (then flag the conflict). Do this in as few steps as possible — a --dry-run, the create, and one dotnet build to confirm is usually enough. Extra exploratory turns add cost without improving the result.

When to Use

• User asks to create a new .NET project, app, or service
• User needs a solution with multiple projects (API + tests + library)
• User wants to create a project that respects existing Directory.Packages.props
• User needs to install or manage template packages

When Not to Use

• User is searching for templates — route to template-discovery skill; for a detailed side-by-side comparison — route to template-comparison skill
• User wants to author a custom template — route to template-authoring skill
• User wants to add packages to an existing project — use dotnet add package directly