diff --git a/data/templates/avr/config.h b/data/templates/avr/config.h
deleted file mode 100644
index 97f7bb6fad1..00000000000
--- a/data/templates/avr/config.h
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,134 +0,0 @@
-// Copyright %(YEAR)s %(YOUR_NAME)s (@%(USER_NAME)s)
-// SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-or-later
-
-#pragma once
-
-#include "config_common.h"
-
-/* USB Device descriptor parameter */
-#define VENDOR_ID    0xFEED
-#define PRODUCT_ID   0x0000
-#define DEVICE_VER   0x0001
-#define MANUFACTURER %(USER_NAME)s
-#define PRODUCT      %(KEYBOARD)s
-
-/* key matrix size */
-#define MATRIX_ROWS 2
-#define MATRIX_COLS 3
-
-/*
- * Keyboard Matrix Assignments
- *
- * Change this to how you wired your keyboard
- * COLS: AVR pins used for columns, left to right
- * ROWS: AVR pins used for rows, top to bottom
- * DIODE_DIRECTION: COL2ROW = COL = Anode (+), ROW = Cathode (-, marked on diode)
- *                  ROW2COL = ROW = Anode (+), COL = Cathode (-, marked on diode)
- *
- */
-#define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D0, D5 }
-#define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F1, F0, B0 }
-#define UNUSED_PINS
-
-/* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
-#define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-/*
- * Split Keyboard specific options, make sure you have 'SPLIT_KEYBOARD = yes' in your rules.mk, and define SOFT_SERIAL_PIN.
- */
-#define SOFT_SERIAL_PIN D0  // or D1, D2, D3, E6
-
-//#define LED_NUM_LOCK_PIN B0
-//#define LED_CAPS_LOCK_PIN B1
-//#define LED_SCROLL_LOCK_PIN B2
-//#define LED_COMPOSE_PIN B3
-//#define LED_KANA_PIN B4
-
-//#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-//#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 3
-//#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
-//#define RGB_DI_PIN E2
-//#ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
-//#    define RGBLED_NUM 16
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_HUE_STEP 8
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_SAT_STEP 8
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_VAL_STEP 8
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 255 /* The maximum brightness level */
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_SLEEP  /* If defined, the RGB lighting will be switched off when the host goes to sleep */
-/*== all animations enable ==*/
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_ANIMATIONS
-/*== or choose animations ==*/
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_SNAKE
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_KNIGHT
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_CHRISTMAS
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_STATIC_GRADIENT
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RGB_TEST
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_ALTERNATING
-/*== customize breathing effect ==*/
-/*==== (DEFAULT) use fixed table instead of exp() and sin() ====*/
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_BREATHE_TABLE_SIZE 256      // 256(default) or 128 or 64
-/*==== use exp() and sin() ====*/
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHE_CENTER 1.85  // 1 to 2.7
-//#    define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHE_MAX    255   // 0 to 255
-//#endif
-
-/* Debounce reduces chatter (unintended double-presses) - set 0 if debouncing is not needed */
-#define DEBOUNCE 5
-
-/* define if matrix has ghost (lacks anti-ghosting diodes) */
-//#define MATRIX_HAS_GHOST
-
-/* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
-#define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
-/* Locking resynchronize hack */
-#define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
-
-/* If defined, GRAVE_ESC will always act as ESC when CTRL is held.
- * This is useful for the Windows task manager shortcut (ctrl+shift+esc).
- */
-//#define GRAVE_ESC_CTRL_OVERRIDE
-
-/*
- * Force NKRO
- *
- * Force NKRO (nKey Rollover) to be enabled by default, regardless of the saved
- * state in the bootmagic EEPROM settings. (Note that NKRO must be enabled in the
- * makefile for this to work.)
- *
- * If forced on, NKRO can be disabled via magic key (default = LShift+RShift+N)
- * until the next keyboard reset.
- *
- * NKRO may prevent your keystrokes from being detected in the BIOS, but it is
- * fully operational during normal computer usage.
- *
- * For a less heavy-handed approach, enable NKRO via magic key (LShift+RShift+N)
- * or via bootmagic (hold SPACE+N while plugging in the keyboard). Once set by
- * bootmagic, NKRO mode will always be enabled until it is toggled again during a
- * power-up.
- *
- */
-//#define FORCE_NKRO
-
-/*
- * Feature disable options
- *  These options are also useful to firmware size reduction.
- */
-
-/* disable debug print */
-//#define NO_DEBUG
-
-/* disable print */
-//#define NO_PRINT
-
-/* disable action features */
-//#define NO_ACTION_LAYER
-//#define NO_ACTION_TAPPING
-//#define NO_ACTION_ONESHOT
-
-/* Bootmagic Lite key configuration */
-//#define BOOTMAGIC_LITE_ROW 0
-//#define BOOTMAGIC_LITE_COLUMN 0
diff --git a/data/templates/avr/rules.mk b/data/templates/avr/rules.mk
deleted file mode 100644
index 1275531ef6d..00000000000
--- a/data/templates/avr/rules.mk
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,18 +0,0 @@
-# MCU name
-MCU = atmega32u4
-
-# Bootloader selection
-BOOTLOADER = atmel-dfu
-
-# Build Options
-#   change yes to no to disable
-#
-BOOTMAGIC_ENABLE = yes      # Enable Bootmagic Lite
-MOUSEKEY_ENABLE = yes       # Mouse keys
-EXTRAKEY_ENABLE = yes       # Audio control and System control
-CONSOLE_ENABLE = no         # Console for debug
-COMMAND_ENABLE = no         # Commands for debug and configuration
-NKRO_ENABLE = no            # Enable N-Key Rollover
-BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = no       # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = no        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
-AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
diff --git a/data/templates/base/%(KEYBOARD)s.c b/data/templates/base/%(KEYBOARD)s.c
deleted file mode 100644
index 0c509aff658..00000000000
--- a/data/templates/base/%(KEYBOARD)s.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-// Copyright %(YEAR)s %(YOUR_NAME)s (@%(USER_NAME)s)
-// SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-or-later
-
-#include "%(KEYBOARD)s.h"
diff --git a/data/templates/base/%(KEYBOARD)s.h b/data/templates/base/%(KEYBOARD)s.h
deleted file mode 100644
index 3e8ca3912dc..00000000000
--- a/data/templates/base/%(KEYBOARD)s.h
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,22 +0,0 @@
-// Copyright %(YEAR)s %(YOUR_NAME)s (@%(USER_NAME)s)
-// SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-or-later
-
-#pragma once
-
-#include "quantum.h"
-
-/* This is a shortcut to help you visually see your layout.
- *
- * The first section contains all of the arguments representing the physical
- * layout of the board and position of the keys.
- *
- * The second converts the arguments into a two-dimensional array which
- * represents the switch matrix.
- */
-#define LAYOUT( \
-    k00, k01, k02, \
-      k10,  k12    \
-) { \
-    { k00, k01,   k02 }, \
-    { k10, KC_NO, k12 }  \
-}
diff --git a/data/templates/base/info.json b/data/templates/base/info.json
deleted file mode 100644
index a50ccba7bf9..00000000000
--- a/data/templates/base/info.json
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,17 +0,0 @@
-{
-    "keyboard_name": "%(KEYBOARD)s",
-    "url": "",
-    "maintainer": "%(USER_NAME)s",
-    "layouts": {
-        "LAYOUT": {
-            "layout": [
-                {"label": "k00", "x": 0, "y": 0},
-                {"label": "k01", "x": 1, "y": 0},
-                {"label": "k02", "x": 2, "y": 0},
-
-                {"label": "k10", "x": 0, "y": 1, "w": 1.5},
-                {"label": "k12", "x": 1.5, "y": 1, "w": 1.5}
-            ]
-        }
-    }
-}
diff --git a/data/templates/base/keymaps/default/keymap.c b/data/templates/base/keymaps/default/keymap.c
deleted file mode 100644
index 3fec3d51203..00000000000
--- a/data/templates/base/keymaps/default/keymap.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,22 +0,0 @@
-// Copyright %(YEAR)s %(YOUR_NAME)s (@%(USER_NAME)s)
-// SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-or-later
-
-#include QMK_KEYBOARD_H
-
-// Defines names for use in layer keycodes and the keymap
-enum layer_names {
-    _BASE,
-    _FN
-};
-
-const uint16_t PROGMEM keymaps[][MATRIX_ROWS][MATRIX_COLS] = {
-    /* Base */
-    [_BASE] = LAYOUT(
-        KC_A,    KC_1,    MO(_FN),
-            KC_TAB,   KC_SPC
-    ),
-    [_FN] = LAYOUT(
-        _______, _______,  _______,
-            RESET,    XXXXXXX
-    )
-};
diff --git a/data/templates/base/keymaps/default/readme.md b/data/templates/base/keymaps/default/readme.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 63a06432757..00000000000
--- a/data/templates/base/keymaps/default/readme.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-# The default keymap for %(KEYBOARD)s
diff --git a/data/templates/keyboard/info.json b/data/templates/keyboard/info.json
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..92718faf3ae
--- /dev/null
+++ b/data/templates/keyboard/info.json
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+{
+    "keyboard_name": "%KEYBOARD%",
+    "maintainer": "%USER_NAME%",
+    "processor": "%MCU%",
+    "bootloader": "%BOOTLOADER%",
+    "diode_direction": "COL2ROW",
+    "matrix_pins": {
+        "cols": ["C2"],
+        "rows": ["D1"]
+    },
+    "usb": {
+        "vid": "0xFEED",
+        "pid": "0x0000",
+        "device_ver": "0x0001"
+    },
+    "features": {
+        "bootmagic_lite": true,
+        "command": false,
+        "console": false,
+        "extrakey": true,
+        "mousekey": true,
+        "nkro": true
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/data/templates/avr/readme.md b/data/templates/keyboard/readme.md
similarity index 82%
rename from data/templates/avr/readme.md
rename to data/templates/keyboard/readme.md
index 207850e0656..ca703c53f01 100644
--- a/data/templates/avr/readme.md
+++ b/data/templates/keyboard/readme.md
@@ -1,20 +1,20 @@
-# %(KEYBOARD)s
+# %KEYBOARD%
 
-![%(KEYBOARD)s](imgur.com image replace me!)
+![%KEYBOARD%](imgur.com image replace me!)
 
 *A short description of the keyboard/project*
 
-* Keyboard Maintainer: [%(YOUR_NAME)s](https://github.com/%(USER_NAME)s)
+* Keyboard Maintainer: [%REAL_NAME%](https://github.com/%USER_NAME%)
 * Hardware Supported: *The PCBs, controllers supported*
 * Hardware Availability: *Links to where you can find this hardware*
 
 Make example for this keyboard (after setting up your build environment):
 
-    make %(KEYBOARD)s:default
+    make %KEYBOARD%:default
 
 Flashing example for this keyboard:
 
-    make %(KEYBOARD)s:default:flash
+    make %KEYBOARD%:default:flash
 
 See the [build environment setup](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/getting_started_build_tools) and the [make instructions](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/getting_started_make_guide) for more information. Brand new to QMK? Start with our [Complete Newbs Guide](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/newbs).
 
diff --git a/data/templates/keyboard/rules.mk b/data/templates/keyboard/rules.mk
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..6e7633bfe01
--- /dev/null
+++ b/data/templates/keyboard/rules.mk
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+# This file intentionally left blank
diff --git a/data/templates/ps2avrgb/config.h b/data/templates/ps2avrgb/config.h
deleted file mode 100644
index ef29da0de08..00000000000
--- a/data/templates/ps2avrgb/config.h
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,124 +0,0 @@
-// Copyright %(YEAR)s %(YOUR_NAME)s (@%(USER_NAME)s)
-// SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-or-later
-
-#pragma once
-
-#include "config_common.h"
-
-/* USB Device descriptor parameter */
-#define VENDOR_ID    0xFEED
-#define PRODUCT_ID   0x0000
-#define DEVICE_VER   0x0001
-#define MANUFACTURER %(USER_NAME)s
-#define PRODUCT      %(KEYBOARD)s
-
-/* key matrix size */
-#define MATRIX_ROWS 8
-#define MATRIX_COLS 15
-
-/*
- * Keyboard Matrix Assignments
- *
- * Change this to how you wired your keyboard
- * COLS: AVR pins used for columns, left to right
- * ROWS: AVR pins used for rows, top to bottom
- * DIODE_DIRECTION: COL2ROW = COL = Anode (+), ROW = Cathode (-, marked on diode)
- *                  ROW2COL = ROW = Anode (+), COL = Cathode (-, marked on diode)
- *
- */
-#define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B0, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 }
-#define MATRIX_COL_PINS { A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, C7, C6, C5, C4, C3, C2, D7 }
-#define UNUSED_PINS
-
-/* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
-#define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-//#define LED_NUM_LOCK_PIN D0
-//#define LED_CAPS_LOCK_PIN D1
-//#define LED_SCROLL_LOCK_PIN D6
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-//#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 3
-//#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
-#define RGBLED_NUM 16
-//#define RGBLIGHT_HUE_STEP 8
-//#define RGBLIGHT_SAT_STEP 8
-//#define RGBLIGHT_VAL_STEP 8
-//#define RGBLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 255 /* The maximum brightness level */
-//#define RGBLIGHT_SLEEP  /* If defined, the RGB lighting will be switched off when the host goes to sleep */
-/*== all animations enable ==*/
-//#define RGBLIGHT_ANIMATIONS
-/*== or choose animations ==*/
-//#define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
-//#define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
-//#define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
-//#define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_SNAKE
-//#define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_KNIGHT
-//#define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_CHRISTMAS
-//#define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_STATIC_GRADIENT
-//#define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RGB_TEST
-//#define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_ALTERNATING
-/*== customize breathing effect ==*/
-/*==== (DEFAULT) use fixed table instead of exp() and sin() ====*/
-//#define RGBLIGHT_BREATHE_TABLE_SIZE 256      // 256(default) or 128 or 64
-/*==== use exp() and sin() ====*/
-//#define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHE_CENTER 1.85  // 1 to 2.7
-//#define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHE_MAX    255   // 0 to 255
-
-/* Debounce reduces chatter (unintended double-presses) - set 0 if debouncing is not needed */
-#define DEBOUNCE 5
-
-/* define if matrix has ghost (lacks anti-ghosting diodes) */
-//#define MATRIX_HAS_GHOST
-
-/* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
-#define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
-/* Locking resynchronize hack */
-#define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
-
-/* If defined, GRAVE_ESC will always act as ESC when CTRL is held.
- * This is useful for the Windows task manager shortcut (ctrl+shift+esc).
- */
-//#define GRAVE_ESC_CTRL_OVERRIDE
-
-/*
- * Force NKRO
- *
- * Force NKRO (nKey Rollover) to be enabled by default, regardless of the saved
- * state in the bootmagic EEPROM settings. (Note that NKRO must be enabled in the
- * makefile for this to work.)
- *
- * If forced on, NKRO can be disabled via magic key (default = LShift+RShift+N)
- * until the next keyboard reset.
- *
- * NKRO may prevent your keystrokes from being detected in the BIOS, but it is
- * fully operational during normal computer usage.
- *
- * For a less heavy-handed approach, enable NKRO via magic key (LShift+RShift+N)
- * or via bootmagic (hold SPACE+N while plugging in the keyboard). Once set by
- * bootmagic, NKRO mode will always be enabled until it is toggled again during a
- * power-up.
- *
- */
-//#define FORCE_NKRO
-
-/*
- * Feature disable options
- *  These options are also useful to firmware size reduction.
- */
-
-/* disable debug print */
-//#define NO_DEBUG
-
-/* disable print */
-//#define NO_PRINT
-
-/* disable action features */
-//#define NO_ACTION_LAYER
-//#define NO_ACTION_TAPPING
-//#define NO_ACTION_ONESHOT
-
-/* Bootmagic Lite key configuration */
-//#define BOOTMAGIC_LITE_ROW 0
-//#define BOOTMAGIC_LITE_COLUMN 0
diff --git a/data/templates/ps2avrgb/readme.md b/data/templates/ps2avrgb/readme.md
deleted file mode 100644
index a2ac4495b68..00000000000
--- a/data/templates/ps2avrgb/readme.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,28 +0,0 @@
-# %(KEYBOARD)s
-
-![%(KEYBOARD)s](imgur.com image replace me!)
-
-*A short description of the keyboard/project*
-
-* Keyboard Maintainer: [%(YOUR_NAME)s](https://github.com/yourusername)
-* Hardware Supported: *The PCBs, controllers supported*
-* Hardware Availability: *Links to where you can find this hardware*
-
-Make example for this keyboard (after setting up your build environment):
-
-    make %(KEYBOARD)s:default
-
-Flashing example for this keyboard ([after setting up the bootloadHID flashing environment](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/flashing_bootloadhid))
-
-    make %(KEYBOARD)s:default:flash
-
-See the [build environment setup](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/getting_started_build_tools) and the [make instructions](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/getting_started_make_guide) for more information. Brand new to QMK? Start with our [Complete Newbs Guide](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/newbs).
-
-## Bootloader
-
-Enter the bootloader in 3 ways:
-
-* **Bootmagic reset**: Hold down the key at (0,0) in the matrix (usually the top left key or Escape) and plug in the keyboard
-* **BootloadHID reset**: Hold down the key connected to the `A0` and `B0` pins on the MCU if it is known (often top left or bottom left) and plug in the keyboard
-* **Physical reset button**: Briefly press the button on the back of the PCB - some may have pads you must short instead
-* **Keycode in layout**: Press the key mapped to `RESET` if it is available
diff --git a/data/templates/ps2avrgb/rules.mk b/data/templates/ps2avrgb/rules.mk
deleted file mode 100644
index 1bbfa8fa0ec..00000000000
--- a/data/templates/ps2avrgb/rules.mk
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,17 +0,0 @@
-# MCU name
-MCU = atmega32a
-
-# Bootloader selection
-BOOTLOADER = bootloadhid
-
-# Build Options
-#   change yes to no to disable
-#
-BOOTMAGIC_ENABLE = yes      # Enable Bootmagic Lite
-MOUSEKEY_ENABLE = yes       # Mouse keys
-EXTRAKEY_ENABLE = yes       # Audio control and System control
-CONSOLE_ENABLE = no         # Console for debug
-COMMAND_ENABLE = no         # Commands for debug and configuration
-BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = no       # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = no        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
-WS2812_DRIVER = i2c
diff --git a/docs/cli_commands.md b/docs/cli_commands.md
index dfbd4c6a284..93af906b8a3 100644
--- a/docs/cli_commands.md
+++ b/docs/cli_commands.md
@@ -310,7 +310,7 @@ Any arguments that are not provided will prompt for input. If `-u` is not passed
 **Usage**:
 
 ```
-qmk new-keyboard [-kb KEYBOARD] [-t {avr,ps2avrgb}] -u USERNAME
+qmk new-keyboard [-kb KEYBOARD] [-t {atmega32u4,STM32F303,etc}] [-l {60_ansi,75_iso,etc}] -u USERNAME
 ```
 
 ## `qmk new-keymap`
diff --git a/lib/python/qmk/cli/new/keyboard.py b/lib/python/qmk/cli/new/keyboard.py
index 4093b8c90d0..59e781a932e 100644
--- a/lib/python/qmk/cli/new/keyboard.py
+++ b/lib/python/qmk/cli/new/keyboard.py
@@ -1,15 +1,82 @@
 """This script automates the creation of new keyboard directories using a starter template.
 """
+import re
+import json
+import shutil
 from datetime import date
 from pathlib import Path
-import re
+from dotty_dict import dotty
 
-from qmk.commands import git_get_username
-import qmk.path
 from milc import cli
 from milc.questions import choice, question
 
-KEYBOARD_TYPES = ['avr', 'ps2avrgb']
+from qmk.commands import git_get_username
+from qmk.json_schema import load_jsonschema
+from qmk.path import keyboard
+from qmk.json_encoders import InfoJSONEncoder
+from qmk.json_schema import deep_update
+
+COMMUNITY = Path('layouts/default/')
+TEMPLATE = Path('data/templates/keyboard/')
+
+MCU2BOOTLOADER = {
+    "MKL26Z64": "halfkay",
+    "MK20DX128": "halfkay",
+    "MK20DX256": "halfkay",
+    "MK66FX1M0": "halfkay",
+    "STM32F042": "stm32-dfu",
+    "STM32F072": "stm32-dfu",
+    "STM32F103": "stm32duino",
+    "STM32F303": "stm32-dfu",
+    "STM32F401": "stm32-dfu",
+    "STM32F405": "stm32-dfu",
+    "STM32F407": "stm32-dfu",
+    "STM32F411": "stm32-dfu",
+    "STM32F446": "stm32-dfu",
+    "STM32G431": "stm32-dfu",
+    "STM32G474": "stm32-dfu",
+    "STM32L412": "stm32-dfu",
+    "STM32L422": "stm32-dfu",
+    "STM32L432": "stm32-dfu",
+    "STM32L433": "stm32-dfu",
+    "STM32L442": "stm32-dfu",
+    "STM32L443": "stm32-dfu",
+    "GD32VF103": "gd32v-dfu",
+    "WB32F3G71": "wb32-dfu",
+    "atmega16u2": "atmel-dfu",
+    "atmega32u2": "atmel-dfu",
+    "atmega16u4": "atmel-dfu",
+    "atmega32u4": "atmel-dfu",
+    "at90usb162": "atmel-dfu",
+    "at90usb646": "atmel-dfu",
+    "at90usb647": "atmel-dfu",
+    "at90usb1286": "atmel-dfu",
+    "at90usb1287": "atmel-dfu",
+    "atmega32a": "bootloadhid",
+    "atmega328p": "usbasploader",
+    "atmega328": "usbasploader",
+}
+
+# defaults
+schema = dotty(load_jsonschema('keyboard'))
+mcu_types = sorted(schema["properties.processor.enum"], key=str.casefold)
+available_layouts = sorted([x.name for x in COMMUNITY.iterdir() if x.is_dir()])
+
+
+def mcu_type(mcu):
+    """Callable for argparse validation.
+    """
+    if mcu not in mcu_types:
+        raise ValueError
+    return mcu
+
+
+def layout_type(layout):
+    """Callable for argparse validation.
+    """
+    if layout not in available_layouts:
+        raise ValueError
+    return layout
 
 
 def keyboard_name(name):
@@ -27,113 +94,163 @@ def validate_keyboard_name(name):
     return bool(regex.match(name))
 
 
-@cli.argument('-kb', '--keyboard', help='Specify the name for the new keyboard directory', arg_only=True, type=keyboard_name)
-@cli.argument('-t', '--type', help='Specify the keyboard type', arg_only=True, choices=KEYBOARD_TYPES)
-@cli.argument('-u', '--username', help='Specify your username (default from Git config)', arg_only=True)
-@cli.argument('-n', '--realname', help='Specify your real name if you want to use that. Defaults to username', arg_only=True)
-@cli.subcommand('Creates a new keyboard directory')
-def new_keyboard(cli):
-    """Creates a new keyboard.
+def select_default_bootloader(mcu):
+    """Provide sane defaults for bootloader
     """
-    cli.log.info('{style_bright}Generating a new QMK keyboard directory{style_normal}')
-    cli.echo('')
+    return MCU2BOOTLOADER.get(mcu, "custom")
+
+
+def replace_placeholders(src, dest, tokens):
+    """Replaces the given placeholders in each template file.
+    """
+    content = src.read_text()
+    for key, value in tokens.items():
+        content = content.replace(f'%{key}%', value)
 
-    # Get keyboard name
-    new_keyboard_name = None
-    while not new_keyboard_name:
-        new_keyboard_name = cli.args.keyboard if cli.args.keyboard else question('Keyboard Name:')
-        if not validate_keyboard_name(new_keyboard_name):
-            cli.log.error('Keyboard names must contain only {fg_cyan}lowercase a-z{fg_reset}, {fg_cyan}0-9{fg_reset}, and {fg_cyan}_{fg_reset}! Please choose a different name.')
+    dest.write_text(content)
 
-            # Exit if passed by arg
-            if cli.args.keyboard:
-                return False
 
-            new_keyboard_name = None
-            continue
+def augment_community_info(src, dest):
+    """Splice in any additional data into info.json
+    """
+    info = json.loads(src.read_text())
+    template = json.loads(dest.read_text())
 
-        keyboard_path = qmk.path.keyboard(new_keyboard_name)
-        if keyboard_path.exists():
-            cli.log.error(f'Keyboard {{fg_cyan}}{new_keyboard_name}{{fg_reset}} already exists! Please choose a different name.')
+    # merge community with template
+    deep_update(info, template)
 
-            # Exit if passed by arg
-            if cli.args.keyboard:
-                return False
+    # avoid assumptions on macro name by using the first available
+    first_layout = next(iter(info["layouts"].values()))["layout"]
 
-            new_keyboard_name = None
+    # guess at width and height now its optional
+    width, height = (0, 0)
+    for item in first_layout:
+        width = max(width, int(item["x"]) + 1)
+        height = max(height, int(item["y"]) + 1)
 
-    # Get keyboard type
-    keyboard_type = cli.args.type if cli.args.type else choice('Keyboard Type:', KEYBOARD_TYPES, default=0)
+    info["matrix_pins"] = {
+        "cols": ["C2"] * width,
+        "rows": ["D1"] * height,
+    }
 
-    # Get username
-    user_name = None
-    while not user_name:
-        user_name = question('Your GitHub User Name:', default=find_user_name())
+    # assume a 1:1 mapping on matrix to electrical
+    for item in first_layout:
+        item["matrix"] = [int(item["y"]), int(item["x"])]
 
-        if not user_name:
-            cli.log.error('You didn\'t provide a username, and we couldn\'t find one set in your QMK or Git configs. Please try again.')
+    # finally write out the updated info.json
+    dest.write_text(json.dumps(info, cls=InfoJSONEncoder))
 
-            # Exit if passed by arg
-            if cli.args.username:
-                return False
 
-    real_name = None
-    while not real_name:
-        real_name = question('Your real name:', default=user_name)
+def prompt_keyboard():
+    prompt = """{fg_yellow}Name Your Keyboard Project{style_reset_all}
 
-    keyboard_basename = keyboard_path.name
-    replacements = {
-        "YEAR": str(date.today().year),
-        "KEYBOARD": keyboard_basename,
-        "USER_NAME": user_name,
-        "YOUR_NAME": real_name,
-    }
+For more infomation, see:
+https://docs.qmk.fm/#/hardware_keyboard_guidelines?id=naming-your-keyboardproject
 
-    template_dir = Path('data/templates')
-    template_tree(template_dir / 'base', keyboard_path, replacements)
-    template_tree(template_dir / keyboard_type, keyboard_path, replacements)
+keyboard Name? """
+
+    return question(prompt, validate=lambda x: not keyboard(x).exists())
 
-    cli.echo('')
-    cli.log.info(f'{{fg_green}}Created a new keyboard called {{fg_cyan}}{new_keyboard_name}{{fg_green}}.{{fg_reset}}')
-    cli.log.info(f'To start working on things, `cd` into {{fg_cyan}}{keyboard_path}{{fg_reset}},')
-    cli.log.info('or open the directory in your preferred text editor.')
 
+def prompt_user():
+    prompt = """{fg_yellow}Attribution{style_reset_all}
 
-def find_user_name():
-    if cli.args.username:
-        return cli.args.username
-    elif cli.config.user.name:
-        return cli.config.user.name
-    else:
-        return git_get_username()
+Used for maintainer, copyright, etc
 
+Your GitHub Username? """
+    return question(prompt, default=git_get_username())
 
-def template_tree(src: Path, dst: Path, replacements: dict):
-    """Recursively copy template and replace placeholders
 
-    Args:
-        src (Path)
-            The source folder to copy from
-        dst (Path)
-            The destination folder to copy to
-        replacements (dict)
-            a dictionary with "key":"value" pairs to replace.
+def prompt_name(def_name):
+    prompt = """{fg_yellow}More Attribution{style_reset_all}
 
-    Raises:
-        FileExistsError
-            When trying to overwrite existing files
+Used for maintainer, copyright, etc
+
+Your Real Name? """
+    return question(prompt, default=def_name)
+
+
+def prompt_layout():
+    prompt = """{fg_yellow}Pick Base Layout{style_reset_all}
+
+As a starting point, one of the common layouts can be used to bootstrap the process
+
+Default Layout? """
+    # avoid overwhelming user - remove some?
+    filtered_layouts = [x for x in available_layouts if not any(xs in x for xs in ['_split', '_blocker', '_tsangan', '_f13'])]
+    filtered_layouts.append("none of the above")
+
+    return choice(prompt, filtered_layouts, default=len(filtered_layouts) - 1)
+
+
+def prompt_mcu():
+    prompt = """{fg_yellow}What Powers Your Project{style_reset_all}
+
+For more infomation, see:
+https://docs.qmk.fm/#/compatible_microcontrollers
+
+MCU? """
+    # remove any options strictly used for compatibility
+    filtered_mcu = [x for x in mcu_types if not any(xs in x for xs in ['cortex', 'unknown'])]
+
+    return choice(prompt, filtered_mcu, default=filtered_mcu.index("atmega32u4"))
+
+
+@cli.argument('-kb', '--keyboard', help='Specify the name for the new keyboard directory', arg_only=True, type=keyboard_name)
+@cli.argument('-l', '--layout', help='Community layout to bootstrap with', arg_only=True, type=layout_type)
+@cli.argument('-t', '--type', help='Specify the keyboard MCU type', arg_only=True, type=mcu_type)
+@cli.argument('-u', '--username', help='Specify your username (default from Git config)', arg_only=True)
+@cli.argument('-n', '--realname', help='Specify your real name if you want to use that. Defaults to username', arg_only=True)
+@cli.subcommand('Creates a new keyboard directory')
+def new_keyboard(cli):
+    """Creates a new keyboard.
     """
+    cli.log.info('{style_bright}Generating a new QMK keyboard directory{style_normal}')
+    cli.echo('')
+
+    kb_name = cli.args.keyboard if cli.args.keyboard else prompt_keyboard()
+    user_name = cli.args.username if cli.args.username else prompt_user()
+    real_name = cli.args.realname or cli.args.username if cli.args.realname or cli.args.username else prompt_name(user_name)
+    default_layout = cli.args.layout if cli.args.layout else prompt_layout()
+    mcu = cli.args.type if cli.args.type else prompt_mcu()
+    bootloader = select_default_bootloader(mcu)
 
-    dst.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+    if not validate_keyboard_name(kb_name):
+        cli.log.error('Keyboard names must contain only {fg_cyan}lowercase a-z{fg_reset}, {fg_cyan}0-9{fg_reset}, and {fg_cyan}_{fg_reset}! Please choose a different name.')
+        return 1
 
-    for child in src.iterdir():
-        if child.is_dir():
-            template_tree(child, dst / child.name, replacements=replacements)
+    if keyboard(kb_name).exists():
+        cli.log.error(f'Keyboard {{fg_cyan}}{kb_name}{{fg_reset}} already exists! Please choose a different name.')
+        return 1
 
-        if child.is_file():
-            file_name = dst / (child.name % replacements)
+    tokens = {'YEAR': str(date.today().year), 'KEYBOARD': kb_name, 'USER_NAME': user_name, 'REAL_NAME': real_name, 'LAYOUT': default_layout, 'MCU': mcu, 'BOOTLOADER': bootloader}
 
-            with file_name.open(mode='x') as dst_f:
-                with child.open() as src_f:
-                    template = src_f.read()
-                    dst_f.write(template % replacements)
+    if cli.config.general.verbose:
+        cli.log.info("Creating keyboard with:")
+        for key, value in tokens.items():
+            cli.echo(f"    {key.ljust(10)}:   {value}")
+
+    # TODO: detach community layout and rename to just "LAYOUT"
+    if default_layout == 'none of the above':
+        default_layout = "ortho_4x4"
+
+    # begin with making the deepest folder in the tree
+    keymaps_path = keyboard(kb_name) / 'keymaps/'
+    keymaps_path.mkdir(parents=True)
+
+    # copy in keymap.c or keymap.json
+    community_keymap = Path(COMMUNITY / f'{default_layout}/default_{default_layout}/')
+    shutil.copytree(community_keymap, keymaps_path / 'default')
+
+    # process template files
+    for file in list(TEMPLATE.iterdir()):
+        replace_placeholders(file, keyboard(kb_name) / file.name, tokens)
+
+    # merge in infos
+    community_info = Path(COMMUNITY / f'{default_layout}/info.json')
+    augment_community_info(community_info, keyboard(kb_name) / community_info.name)
+
+    cli.log.info(f'{{fg_green}}Created a new keyboard called {{fg_cyan}}{kb_name}{{fg_green}}.{{fg_reset}}')
+    cli.log.info(f'To start working on things, `cd` into {{fg_cyan}}keyboards/{kb_name}{{fg_reset}},')
+    cli.log.info('or open the directory in your preferred text editor.')
+    cli.log.info(f"And build with {{fg_yellow}}qmk compile -kb {kb_name} -km default{{fg_reset}}.")
diff --git a/lib/python/qmk/path.py b/lib/python/qmk/path.py
index 72bae592734..dfb8371f845 100644
--- a/lib/python/qmk/path.py
+++ b/lib/python/qmk/path.py
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ def keymap(keyboard_name):
     """
     keyboard_folder = keyboard(keyboard_name)
 
-    for i in range(MAX_KEYBOARD_SUBFOLDERS):
+    for _ in range(MAX_KEYBOARD_SUBFOLDERS):
         if (keyboard_folder / 'keymaps').exists():
             return (keyboard_folder / 'keymaps').resolve()
 
diff --git a/util/new_keyboard.sh b/util/new_keyboard.sh
deleted file mode 100755
index 62e8cb9e133..00000000000
--- a/util/new_keyboard.sh
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,181 +0,0 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env bash
-
-# This script generates a new keyboard directory under keyboards/,
-# and copies the template files from data/templates/ into it.
-
-# Print an error message with the word "ERROR" in red.
-echo_error() {
-    echo -e "[\033[0;91mERROR\033[m]: $1"
-}
-
-# Print a message in bold.
-echo_bold() {
-    echo -e "\033[1m$1\033[m"
-}
-
-# Prompt the user for information, showing the default value in brackets.
-prompt() {
-    local message="$1"
-    local default="$2"
-
-    [ -n "$default" ] && message+=" [$default]"
-    message+=": "
-
-    read -rp "$message" prompt_return
-    [ -z "$prompt_return" ] && prompt_return="$default"
-}
-
-# Grab a username from Git config.
-set_git_username() {
-    git_username="$(git config --get user.name)"
-}
-
-# Copy the template files to the new keyboard directory.
-copy_templates() {
-    mkdir -p "$keyboard_dir"
-
-    echo -n "Copying base template files..."
-    cp -r "data/templates/base/." "${keyboard_dir}"
-    echo " done"
-
-    echo -n "Copying $keyboard_type template files..."
-    cp -r "data/templates/${keyboard_type}/." "${keyboard_dir}"
-    echo " done"
-
-    echo -n "Renaming keyboard files..."
-    mv "${keyboard_dir}/keyboard.c" "${keyboard_dir}/${keyboard_base_name}.c"
-    mv "${keyboard_dir}/keyboard.h" "${keyboard_dir}/${keyboard_base_name}.h"
-    echo " done"
-}
-
-# Set the inplace editing parameter for sed.
-# macOS/BSD sed expects a file extension immediately following -i.
-set_sed_i() {
-    sed_i=(-i)
-
-    case $(uname -a) in
-        *Darwin*) sed_i=(-i "")
-    esac
-}
-
-# Replace a token with a value in the given list of files.
-replace_placeholders() {
-    local replace_token="$1"
-    local replace_value="$2"
-    shift 2
-    local replace_filenames=("$@")
-
-    echo -n "Replacing $replace_token with $replace_value..."
-    for replace_filename in "${replace_filenames[@]}"; do
-        sed "${sed_i[@]}" -e "s/${replace_token}/${replace_value}/g" "$replace_filename"
-    done
-    echo " done"
-}
-
-# Replace %YEAR% with the current year.
-replace_year_placeholders() {
-    local replace_year_filenames=(
-        "${keyboard_dir}/config.h"
-        "${keyboard_dir}/${keyboard_base_name}.c"
-        "${keyboard_dir}/${keyboard_base_name}.h"
-        "${keyboard_dir}/keymaps/default/keymap.c"
-    )
-    replace_placeholders "%YEAR%" "$(date +%Y)" "${replace_year_filenames[@]}"
-}
-
-# Replace %KEYBOARD% with the keyboard name.
-replace_keyboard_placeholders() {
-    local replace_keyboard_filenames=(
-        "${keyboard_dir}/config.h"
-        "${keyboard_dir}/info.json"
-        "${keyboard_dir}/readme.md"
-        "${keyboard_dir}/${keyboard_base_name}.c"
-        "${keyboard_dir}/keymaps/default/readme.md"
-    )
-    replace_placeholders "%KEYBOARD%" "$keyboard_base_name" "${replace_keyboard_filenames[@]}"
-}
-
-# Replace %YOUR_NAME% with the username.
-replace_name_placeholders() {
-    local replace_name_filenames=(
-        "${keyboard_dir}/config.h"
-        "${keyboard_dir}/info.json"
-        "${keyboard_dir}/readme.md"
-        "${keyboard_dir}/${keyboard_base_name}.c"
-        "${keyboard_dir}/${keyboard_base_name}.h"
-        "${keyboard_dir}/keymaps/default/keymap.c"
-    )
-    replace_placeholders "%YOUR_NAME%" "$username" "${replace_name_filenames[@]}"
-}
-
-# Check if an array contains an element.
-array_contains() {
-    local e match="$1"
-    shift
-    for e; do
-        [[ "$e" == "$match" ]] && return 0;
-    done
-
-    return 1
-}
-
-# If we've been started from util/, we want to be in qmk_firmware/
-[[ "$PWD" == *util ]] && cd ..
-
-# The root qmk_firmware/ directory should have a subdirectory called quantum/
-if [ ! -d "quantum" ]; then
-    echo_error "Could not detect the QMK firmware directory!"
-    echo_error "Are you sure you're in the right place?"
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-echo_bold "########################################"
-echo_bold "#                NOTICE                #"
-echo_bold "#   This script has been deprecated.   #"
-echo_bold "# Please use qmk new-keyboard instead. #"
-echo_bold "########################################"
-echo
-echo_bold "Generating a new QMK keyboard directory"
-echo
-
-# Keyboard name is required, so keep prompting until we get one
-while [ -z "$keyboard_name" ]; do
-    prompt "Keyboard Name" ""
-    keyboard_name=$prompt_return
-    keyboard_base_name=$(basename $keyboard_name)
-done
-
-keyboard_dir="keyboards/$keyboard_name"
-
-if [ -d "$keyboard_dir" ]; then
-    echo_error "Keyboard $keyboard_name already exists!"
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-KEYBOARD_TYPES=("avr" "ps2avrgb")
-
-prompt "Keyboard Type" "avr"
-keyboard_type=$prompt_return
-
-if ! array_contains "$keyboard_type" "${KEYBOARD_TYPES[@]}"; then
-    echo_error "Keyboard type must be one of: ${KEYBOARD_TYPES[*]}"
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-set_git_username
-prompt "Your Name" "$git_username"
-username=$prompt_return
-
-echo
-
-copy_templates
-set_sed_i
-replace_year_placeholders
-replace_keyboard_placeholders
-[ -n "$username" ] && replace_name_placeholders
-
-echo
-echo_bold "Created a new keyboard called $keyboard_name."
-echo
-echo_bold "To start working on things, cd into keyboards/$keyboard_name,"
-echo_bold "or open the directory in your favourite text editor."
diff --git a/util/new_keymap.sh b/util/new_keymap.sh
deleted file mode 100755
index c483314fdb0..00000000000
--- a/util/new_keymap.sh
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,40 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/sh
-# Script to make a new keymap for a keyboard of your choosing
-# This script automates the copying of the default keymap into
-# your own keymap
-
-KB_PATH=$(echo "$1" | tr 'A-Z' 'a-z')
-USERNAME=$(echo "$2" | tr 'A-Z' 'a-z')
-
-if [ -z "$KB_PATH" ]; then
-    printf "Usage:   %s <keyboard_path> <username>\n" "$0"
-    printf "Example: %s 1upkeyboards/1up60hse yourname\n" "$0"
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-if [ -z "$USERNAME" ]; then
-    printf "Usage:   %s <keyboard_path> <username>\n" "$0"
-    printf "Example: %s 1upkeyboards/1up60hse yourname\n" "$0"
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-cd "$(dirname "$0")/.."
-
-if [ ! -d "keyboards/$KB_PATH" ]; then
-	printf "Error! keyboards/%s does not exist!\n" "$KB_PATH"
-	exit 1
-fi
-
-if [ -d "keyboards/$KB_PATH/keymaps/$USERNAME" ]; then
-	printf "Error! keyboards/%s/keymaps/%s already exists!\n" "$KB_PATH" "$USERNAME"
-	exit 1
-fi
-
-# Recursively copy the chosen keyboard's default keymap
-cp -r keyboards/"$KB_PATH"/keymaps/default keyboards/"$KB_PATH"/keymaps/"$USERNAME"
-
-printf "%s keymap directory created in: qmk_firmware/keyboards/%s/keymaps/\n\n" "$USERNAME" "$KB_PATH"
-
-printf "Compile a firmware file with your new keymap by typing: \n"
-printf "   make %s:%s\n" "$KB_PATH" "$USERNAME"
-printf "from the qmk_firmware directory\n"