Agent skill · software engineering · aiskillstore
develop
General principles for exploring, developing, editing, and refactoring code. Use for codebase analysis, implementation tasks, and code quality improvements.
Why this skill is useful
Codifies general coding principles and practices that the AI could infer but now doesn't have to guess.
What it needs
About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Develop Skill Core Principles Clean Code: Follow readable, maintainable patterns. Fail Early: Never catch unexpected exceptions silently; let them bubble up. Simplicity: Prefer the simplest working solution. Planning For non-trivial changes: Present a plan with at least 3 clarifying questions (and proposed answers). Wait for explicit approval before implementation. For complex strategy, use the plan skill. Implementation & Git Git Safety Permission First: Always ask before initializing repos or switching branches. Atomic Commits: Group related changes logically. Code Quality Focus on WHY: Document intent, not mechanics. Edge Cases: Consider and test error scenarios. Existing Style: Match existing patterns and formatting. Language-Specific References When working with specific languages, consult the following references: Python: Refer to references/python.md. File Operations Prefer editfile: Use for targeted changes; avoid rewriting full files. Verification: Always verify changes after editing. Tools: Use fd and rg for exploration; standard shell tools for navigation.
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aiskillstore/develop