AEM Component Generator

Speed up your AEM development process by automating component creation.

The AEM Component Generator is a developer tool designed to streamline the creation of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) components. Built for speed and consistency, this Maven plugin allows engineering teams to scaffold fully functional components in seconds—directly from the command line.What is the AEM Component Generator?

This plugin reduces the repetitive work of setting up new components in AEM projects. It automatically generates HTL markup, dialogs, Sling models, and corresponding unit tests—structured and ready to deploy. By relying on standardized templates, it ensures consistency across teams and environments. Key Features

Dialog Generation

Automatically creates component dialogs with fields like text, number, checkbox, radio, select, and multifields.HTL and Clientlib Support

Includes pre-wired component.html templates, with optional clientlib inclusion.

Sling Model & Test Generation

Builds Java Sling models and JUnit tests from predefined templates—placed in the correct core structure.

Auto-detects Project Structure

Finds your /apps/<your-site> folder and places components in the correct location, including /components/content if applicable.

Minimal Configuration

Just pass the component name and group. All fields are generated by default—no flags required.

Benefits

Save development time

Create AEM components in seconds instead of manually crafting dialogs and models.

Reduce human error

Avoid typos or misconfigurations when setting up component files.

Ensure consistency

Use the same patterns and structure across large teams and codebases.

Boost onboarding speed

Help new developers start delivering faster with an automated setup.

When Should You Use It?

This plugin is ideal for:

Creating content components with structured fieldsRapid prototyping or MVP phases

Ensuring development consistency in multi-developer projectsAEMaaCS or AEM 6.5+ compatible environments

How It Works

You simply run:

mvn com.anseris:aem-component-generator:1.0.0:generate \

  -DcomponentName="My Component" \

  -DcomponentGroup="WKND.Content" \

  -DmodelPackage="com.adobe.aem.guides.core.models"

This generates:

/apps/<your-site>/components/content/mycomponent/

All related .html, .content.xml, cqdialog, and design dialog files

A Sling Model: MyComponentModel.jav

A JUnit Test: MyComponentModelTest.java

Conclusion

The AEM Component Generator by Anseris is your shortcut to faster, cleaner, and more scalable AEM development. Whether you’re building for AEM Sites, AEMaaCS, or handling high-volume enterprise projects, this tool eliminates the busywork—so you can focus on creating meaningful experiences.

Created by: Pablo Palacios Aranda

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pabpalac