Makefile Helper

Create Makefiles that are simple, discoverable, and maintainable.

Core Principles

1. Default to rich help - Use categorized help with emoji headers unless user requests minimal
2. Ask about structure upfront - For new Makefiles, ask: "Flat or modular? Rich help or minimal?"
3. Follow existing conventions - Match the project's style if Makefile already exists
4. Don't over-engineer - Solve the immediate need, not hypothetical futures
5. Use uv run - Always run Python commands via uv run for venv context
6. Explain decisions - If choosing flat/minimal, explain why before generating

When to Use This Skill