kmp-dependency-init

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Initialize common industry-standard dependencies for a Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) project. Automates the setup of Ktor, Koin, Coroutines, Serialization, and more by updating libs.versions.toml and build.gradle.kts with best-practice configurations.

ethanzhongch By ethanzhongch schedule Updated 1/18/2026

name: kmp-dependency-init description: > Initialize common industry-standard dependencies for a Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) project. Automates the setup of Ktor, Koin, Coroutines, Serialization, and more by updating libs.versions.toml and build.gradle.kts with best-practice configurations.

KMP Dependency Initialization

Intent

Provide a repeatable way to bootstrap a KMP project with essential libraries:

  1. Networking: Ktor
  2. Dependency Injection: Koin
  3. Concurrency: Coroutines
  4. Data Handling: Serialization, DateTime
  5. UI Utilities: Coil (Multiplatform), Lifecycle
  6. Logging: Napier

Inputs

  • Target path (optional): Project root directory. Default: current working directory.
  • Behavior flags (optional):
    • --all: Install all common libraries (default).
    • --minimal: Install only Coroutines and Serialization.

Workflow

  1. Detect project root and verify presence of libs.versions.toml and build.gradle.kts.
  2. Inject Managed Blocks into libs.versions.toml:
    • [versions] section
    • [libraries] section
    • [plugins] section
  3. Update composeApp/build.gradle.kts:
    • Apply kotlinx-serialization plugin.
    • Inject dependency calls into commonMain.
  4. Validation: Ensure the project still syncs and builds.

Managed Markers

The skill uses the following markers to ensure idempotency:

  • # >>> kmp-dependency-init skill start
  • # <<< kmp-dependency-init skill end

How to Run

bash scripts/init_dependencies.sh
Install via CLI
npx skills add https://github.com/ethanzhongch/Agent-Skills --skill kmp-dependency-init
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