orchardcore-module-creator — community orchardcore-module-creator, OrchardCore, community, ide skills, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf

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About this Skill

Perfect for .NET Agents needing to create custom OrchardCore modules and extensions. Orchard Core is an open-source modular and multi-tenant application framework built with ASP.NET Core, and a content management system (CMS) built on top of that framework.

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Updated: 3/5/2026

Agent Capability Analysis

The orchardcore-module-creator skill by OrchardCMS is an open-source community AI agent skill for Claude Code and other IDE workflows, helping agents execute tasks with better context, repeatability, and domain-specific guidance.

Ideal Agent Persona

Perfect for .NET Agents needing to create custom OrchardCore modules and extensions.

Core Value

Empowers agents to generate modular and multi-tenant applications using ASP.NET Core, with capabilities for content management system (CMS) development, leveraging .NET SDK 10.0+ for seamless integration and project conventions compliance.

↓ Capabilities Granted for orchardcore-module-creator

Creating custom content parts with associated drivers and views
Developing new content field types for enhanced data capture and display
Automating the setup of OrchardCore repositories for streamlined module development

! Prerequisites & Limits

  • Requires OrchardCore repository setup at a specified location (e.g., D:\orchardcore)
  • .NET SDK 10.0+ installation necessary
  • Limited to OrchardCore framework and ASP.NET Core ecosystem
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OrchardCore Module Creator

This skill guides you through creating new OrchardCore modules following project conventions.

Prerequisites

  • OrchardCore repository at D:\orchardcore
  • .NET SDK 10.0+ installed

Module Creation Workflow

Step 1: Determine Module Type

What kind of module are you creating?

TypeDescriptionKey Components
Content PartAdds data/behavior to content itemsPart, Driver, Views
Content FieldCustom field typeField, Driver, Views
SettingsSite-wide configurationSiteSettings, Driver
Admin FeatureAdmin pages/toolsController, Views, Menu
APIREST endpointsApiController
Background TaskScheduled jobsIBackgroundTask

Step 2: Create Module Directory

bash
1# Create module folder
2mkdir src/OrchardCore.Modules/OrchardCore.YourModule
3cd src/OrchardCore.Modules/OrchardCore.YourModule

Step 3: Create Required Files

Every module needs these three files:

  1. Manifest.cs - Module metadata
  2. Startup.cs - Service registration
  3. OrchardCore.YourModule.csproj - Project file

See references/module-structure.md for templates.

Step 4: Add Components Based on Type

For Content Part modules:

Models/YourPart.cs
ViewModels/YourPartViewModel.cs
Drivers/YourPartDisplayDriver.cs
Views/YourPart.cshtml
Views/YourPart_Edit.cshtml

For Admin modules:

Controllers/AdminController.cs
Views/Admin/Index.cshtml
AdminMenu.cs
PermissionProvider.cs

For Data-storing modules:

Migrations.cs
Indexes/YourIndex.cs

See references/patterns.md for code templates.

Step 5: Register in Startup.cs

csharp
1public override void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services)
2{
3    // Content part
4    services.AddContentPart<YourPart>()
5        .UseDisplayDriver<YourPartDisplayDriver>();
6    
7    // Services
8    services.AddScoped<IYourService, YourService>();
9    
10    // Migrations (if storing data)
11    services.AddDataMigration<Migrations>();
12    
13    // Permissions (if securing features)
14    services.AddPermissionProvider<PermissionProvider>();
15    
16    // Navigation (if adding admin menu)
17    services.AddNavigationProvider<AdminMenu>();
18}

Step 6: Build and Test

bash
1# Build the module
2cd D:\orchardcore
3dotnet build src/OrchardCore.Modules/OrchardCore.YourModule
4
5# Run the application
6cd src/OrchardCore.Cms.Web
7dotnet run -f net10.0
8
9# Enable the feature in Admin → Features

Quick Reference

Naming Conventions

ItemConventionExample
Module folderOrchardCore.ModuleNameOrchardCore.Rating
NamespaceOrchardCore.ModuleNameOrchardCore.Rating
Feature IDOrchardCore.ModuleNameOrchardCore.Rating
Content PartNamePartRatingPart
DriverNamePartDisplayDriverRatingPartDisplayDriver
ViewPartName.cshtmlRatingPart.cshtml
Edit ViewPartName_Edit.cshtmlRatingPart_Edit.cshtml

Common Dependencies

Add to .csproj as needed:

xml
1<!-- Core module support -->
2<ProjectReference Include="..\..\OrchardCore\OrchardCore.Module.Targets\OrchardCore.Module.Targets.csproj" />
3
4<!-- Content management -->
5<ProjectReference Include="..\..\OrchardCore\OrchardCore.ContentManagement\OrchardCore.ContentManagement.csproj" />
6
7<!-- Admin UI -->
8<ProjectReference Include="..\..\OrchardCore\OrchardCore.Admin\OrchardCore.Admin.csproj" />

Feature Categories

Use in Manifest.cs:

  • Content Management
  • Content
  • Navigation
  • Security
  • Infrastructure
  • Theming
  • Developer

References

  • references/module-structure.md - Directory layout and file templates
  • references/patterns.md - Code patterns (parts, drivers, handlers, etc.)
  • references/examples.md - Complete module examples
  • AGENTS.md (repo root) - Coding conventions and build commands

FAQ & Installation Steps

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? Frequently Asked Questions

What is orchardcore-module-creator?

Perfect for .NET Agents needing to create custom OrchardCore modules and extensions. Orchard Core is an open-source modular and multi-tenant application framework built with ASP.NET Core, and a content management system (CMS) built on top of that framework.

How do I install orchardcore-module-creator?

Run the command: npx killer-skills add OrchardCMS/OrchardCore. It works with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Claude Code, and 19+ other IDEs.

What are the use cases for orchardcore-module-creator?

Key use cases include: Creating custom content parts with associated drivers and views, Developing new content field types for enhanced data capture and display, Automating the setup of OrchardCore repositories for streamlined module development.

Which IDEs are compatible with orchardcore-module-creator?

This skill is compatible with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Trae, Claude Code, OpenClaw, Aider, Codex, OpenCode, Goose, Cline, Roo Code, Kiro, Augment Code, Continue, GitHub Copilot, Sourcegraph Cody, and Amazon Q Developer. Use the Killer-Skills CLI for universal one-command installation.

Are there any limitations for orchardcore-module-creator?

Requires OrchardCore repository setup at a specified location (e.g., D:\orchardcore). .NET SDK 10.0+ installation necessary. Limited to OrchardCore framework and ASP.NET Core ecosystem.

↓ How To Install

  1. 1. Open your terminal

    Open the terminal or command line in your project directory.

  2. 2. Run the install command

    Run: npx killer-skills add OrchardCMS/OrchardCore. The CLI will automatically detect your IDE or AI agent and configure the skill.

  3. 3. Start using the skill

    The skill is now active. Your AI agent can use orchardcore-module-creator immediately in the current project.

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