IDP Configurator Skill

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Configure Internal Developer Platform (IDP) components

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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

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

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

Signals

GitHub stars: 2k
Forks: 112
Last commit: Sep 2026

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Item type: skill
Key: idp-configurator
Source: github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter

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