I'm kinda lazy, and find that most of my plugin development time is spent on writing the plugin.yml file. To combat this, I've made a prototype plugin.yml generator. It's not yet finished (I haven't spent that long on it yet), but I'd like some feedback on it and any features that could be implemented. http://108.174.49.109/pluginGen/ It's got some tooltips that tell you what each field does and I've tried to make it look somewhat usable. Any thoughts?
Looks slightly outdated, plus it doesn't actually make a plugin.yml file. Only a maven descriptor file. Very interesting, doesn't support commands or permissions though, which is something I hope to implement. I disagree. Dependent on the amount of commands and permissions, the plugin.yml file can take a lot longer than a minute. I'm hoping to expand the tool to generate some code snippets. Plus, using the generator is easier for those new to plugin development (each field is explained and examples/auto-generation is available).
This is amazing, great usage of JS and CSS, the site looks great, and it works perfectly too Yeahhh... I take a few seconds to make my plugin.yml files
The hardest parts when making a plugin: Making the plugin.yml. Deciding on a name for the plugin. Choosing what colors to use when sending players chat messages.
The way I do my plugin.yml is to put the commands in as I make them. Another easy solution is to make one command that has different args for a different command. That way, I only put one command in the YML.
I try do that as much as I can, doesn't change the fact I'm too lazy to make a plugin.yml Although I do agree, a lot better than adding 400 commands, Just sit there and imagine being the plugin.yml creator of essentials! #WorstJobEver
This was a little while ago. I'll have a look, but you might be better off looking for a newer plugin generator. IIRC Ivan was working on something
http://generator.northernrealmstudios.com generates the full structure. I'll add special plugin.yml stuff soon.