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How can I customize the default set of files generated when creating a new project?

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#5264 opened on Sep 22, 2025

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Description

When I create a new project, these files and folders are created by default.

|- .pio/
|- .vscode/
|    |- extensions.json
|- include/
|    |- README.md
|- lib/
|    |- README.md
|- src/
|- test/
|    |- README.md
|- .gitignore
|- platformio.ini

These are good, but I want to add mbed_app.json to these. How can I do this?

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Tech stack
python
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toolingdeveloper experience
Issue type
documentation
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2
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1-3 hours
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70
Research direction
Check the official PlatformIO documentation for project template customization. Look at the source code in the platformio core repository, specifically the project generator module, to understand how default files are created. If the feature is not documented, consider suggesting a documentation update or implementing a configuration option.