Clone an iPlug2 Example
Use this skill when the user wants to create a new plugin project from an iPlug2 example.
Workflow
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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
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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 - •
Run the duplicate script:
bashcd Examples ./duplicate.py [SourceExample] [NewPluginName] [ManufacturerName]
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Customize config.h (offer to user):
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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
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Warn about sensitive settings:
- •Don't change
BUNDLE_NAMEwithout updating plist files - •Keep config.h free of
#includestatements
- •Don't change
Example
bash
cd Examples ./duplicate.py IPlugEffect MyGainPlugin MyCompany
Creates Examples/MyGainPlugin/ with all project files renamed and configured.