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+---
+description: >
+  The scaffolding data source is used to create endless Packer plugins using
+  a consistent plugin structure.
+page_title: Scaffolding - Data Sources
+nav_title: Scaffolding
+---
+
+# Scaffolding
+
+Type: `scaffolding`
+
+<!--
+  Include a short description about the data source. This is a good place
+  to call out what the data source does, and any requirements for the given
+  data source environment. See https://www.packer.io/docs/datasources/amazon-ami
+-->
+
+The scaffolding data source is used to create endless Packer plugins using
+a consistent plugin structure.
+
+
+<!-- Data source Configuration Fields -->
+
+### Required
+
+- `mock` (string) - The name of the mock to use for the Scaffolding API.
+
+
+<!--
+  Optional Configuration Fields
+
+  Configuration options that are not required or have reasonable defaults
+  should be listed under the optionals section. Defaults values should be
+  noted in the description of the field
+-->
+
+### Optional
+
+- `mock_api_url` (string) - The Scaffolding API endpoint to connect to.
+  Defaults to https://example.com
+
+
+
+<!--
+  A basic example on the usage of the data source. Multiple examples
+  can be provided to highlight various build configurations.
+
+-->
+
+### OutPut
+
+- `foo` (string) - The Scaffolding output foo value.
+- `bar` (string) - The Scaffolding output bar value.
+
+<!--
+  A basic example on the usage of the data source. Multiple examples
+  can be provided to highlight various build configurations.
+
+-->
+
+### Example Usage
+
+
+```hcl
+data "scaffolding" "example" {
+   mock = "bird"
+ }
+ source "scaffolding" "example" {
+   mock = data.scaffolding.example.foo
+ }
+
+ build {
+   sources = ["source.scaffolding.example"]
+ }
+```
+
+