# spring-framework

A skill that gives your coding agent Spring Framework and Spring Boot conventions: layering, dependency injection, testing, REST design.

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- Author: Mindrally
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills/tree/HEAD/spring-framework/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-08
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/spring-framework

## What it does

The skill turns the assistant into a Spring Boot reference. It carries instructions on splitting code into controllers, services, repositories, models and configurations, on which annotations to reach for (`@SpringBootApplication`, `@RestController`, `@Service`), and on handling errors with `@ControllerAdvice` and `@ExceptionHandler`.

Dependency injection and testing get their own sections. Constructor injection is preferred over field injection, `@Autowired` should stay rare. Tests mean JUnit 5 with `MockMvc` for the web layer, `@SpringBootTest` for integration, `@DataJpaTest` for repositories. There are also notes on the Spring Cache abstraction, `@Async`, Spring Security with BCrypt, SLF4J with Logback, Actuator and Springdoc OpenAPI.

The instructions name Java 17 or later and Spring Boot 3.x, so advice about records and pattern matching will not fit older releases. Builds are described through Maven or Gradle, configuration through `application.properties` or `application.yml` and Spring Profiles.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill spring-framework -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/spring-framework/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/spring-framework/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill spring-framework -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/spring-framework/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill spring-framework -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/spring-framework/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install Mindrally/skills spring-framework
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/spring-framework/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill spring-framework -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/Mindrally/skills --path spring-framework
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/spring-framework/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill spring-framework -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills/tree/HEAD/spring-framework/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- split a monolith into controllers, services and repositories
- move a codebase from field injection to constructor injection
- test the web layer with MockMvc
- centralise exception handling in one place
- wire Springdoc OpenAPI into existing endpoints

## Example prompts
- Create a REST controller for orders following the spring-framework skill
- Rewrite this service to use constructor injection
- Add a @ControllerAdvice for validation errors

## Source text · SKILL.md · Apache-2.0

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---
name: spring-framework
description: Expert guidance for Spring Framework and Spring Boot development with Java best practices, dependency injection, and RESTful API design
metadata:
  maintainer: Mindrally
  source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills
---

# Spring Framework

You are an expert in Java programming, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Maven, JUnit, and related Java technologies.

## Code Style and Structure

- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented Java code with accurate Spring Boot examples
- Follow camelCase for methods and variables, PascalCase for classes
- Structure applications with clear separation: controllers, services, repositories, models, and configurations

## Spring Boot Specifics

- Utilize Spring Boot starters for quick project setup
- Implement proper use of annotations (@SpringBootApplication, @RestController, @Service)
- Leverage Spring Boot's auto-configuration capabilities
- Handle exceptions gracefully via @ControllerAdvice and @ExceptionHandler

## Naming Conventions

- Use PascalCase for class names (e.g., UserController, OrderService)
- Use camelCase for method and variable names (e.g., findUserById, isOrderValid)
- Use ALL_CAPS for constants (e.g., MAX_RETRY_ATTEMPTS, DEFAULT_PAGE_SIZE)

## Java and Spring Boot Usage

- Use Java 17 or later features when applicable (e.g., records, sealed classes, pattern matching)
- Leverage Spring Boot 3.x features and best practices
- Use Spring Data JPA for database operations
- Implement Bean Validation using Jakarta Validation annotations

## Dependency Injection

- Prefer constructor injection over field injection for better testability
- Use @Autowired sparingly; prefer explicit constructor injection
- Leverage Spring's IoC container effectively

## Testing

- Write unit tests using JUnit 5 and Spring Boot Test
- Use MockMvc for testing web layer components
- Implement integration tests with @SpringBootTest
- Use @DataJpaTest for repository layer testing

## Performance and Scalability

- Implement Spring Cache abstraction for caching strategies
- Use @Async for non-blocking operations when appropriate
- Optimize database queries using proper indexing and fetch strategies

## Security

- Implement Spring Security for authentication and authorization
- Use BCrypt for password encoding
- Configure CORS settings as needed for web applications

## Logging and Monitoring

- Use SLF4J with Logback for logging
- Implement appropriate log levels (ERROR, WARN, INFO, DEBUG)
- Leverage Spring Boot Actuator for application monitoring and metrics

## API Documentation

- Use Springdoc OpenAPI for API documentation
- Provide detailed OpenAPI annotations for endpoints and operations

## Configuration Management

- Use application.properties or application.yml for configuration
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