Clone an iPlug2 Example

Use this skill when the user wants to create a new plugin project from an iPlug2 example.

Workflow

1. Ask for project details: - Plugin name (required): No spaces or special characters - Manufacturer name (required): Default to "AcmeInc" if not provided - Base template: Which example to clone from

2. Available templates: | Template | Description | |----------|-------------| | IPlugEffect | Basic audio effect (volume control) - recommended for effects | | IPlugInstrument | MPE-capable polyphonic synth - recommended for instruments | | IPlugControls | Widget demonstration | | IPlugWebUI | HTML/CSS/JS UI via WebView | | IPlugSwiftUI | SwiftUI for macOS/iOS | | IPlugSvelteUI | Svelte-based UI |

3. Run the duplicate script: bash cd Examples ./duplicate.py [SourceExample] [NewPluginName] [ManufacturerName]

4. Customize config.h (offer to user): - PLUG_UNIQUE_ID - Auto-generated 4-char ID (verify it's unique) - PLUG_MFR_ID - 4-char manufacturer ID - Copyright, email, URLs - prompt but allow skipping

5. Warn about sensitive settings: - Don't change BUNDLE_NAME without updating plist files - Keep config.h free of #include statements

Example

cd Examples
./duplicate.py IPlugEffect MyGainPlugin MyCompany

Creates Examples/MyGainPlugin/ with all project files renamed and configured.