base

base > docs > project > Template Repo Guide

Maintaining base as a Template Repository

This document is for maintainers of the base repository. It outlines the best practices and administrative steps required to ensure this repository functions correctly as a GitHub Template.

GitHub Settings

Ensure the following setting is enabled in the repository’s main settings page (Settings > General):

• Template repository

This allows users to generate new repositories from this one.

Writing Content for the Template

When adding or modifying files, remember that they will be copied verbatim into new repositories.

• Use Placeholders: For project-specific information like copyright notices or contact information, use clear placeholders like [year] [fullname] or [INSERT CONTACT METHOD].
• Write Instructional Content: Files like CONTRIBUTING.md and CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md should not be prescriptive. Instead, they should guide the end-user on how to create their own versions of these files.
• Relative Links: Use relative links for all in-repository links (e.g., [link text](./path/to/file.md)) to ensure they work correctly in the generated repositories.

Maintainer Checklist

Before tagging a new release of base, review the following:

• All documentation in the docs/ directory is up-to-date with the latest changes.
• All workflows in .github/workflows/ are tested and functioning.
• All placeholder files are clear and provide good guidance.
• The AGENTS.md file has been updated to reflect any changes that would affect AI assistants.

This site is open source. Improve this page.