---
title: "Cookiecutter Project Template Scaffolder"
description: "Generates project scaffolds using Cookiecutter templates from GitHub repositories or local directories. Automates cookiecutter.json variable prompting and post-generation hook execution."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/cookiecutter/cookiecutter"
category:
  - "Templates & Workflows"
framework:
  - "Cursor"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "cookiecutter/cookiecutter"
  github_stars: 24786
---

# Cookiecutter Project Template Scaffolder

Generates project scaffolds using Cookiecutter templates from GitHub repositories or local directories. Automates cookiecutter.json variable prompting and post-generation hook execution.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/cookiecutter-project-template-scaffolder/)