Best Practices
Leverage Addy Osmani's proven web development best practices to optimize code quality, performance, and maintainability.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add best-practices npx -- -y @trustedskills/best-practices
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"best-practices": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/best-practices"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The best-practices skill provides actionable guidance on effective methods and standards for various tasks, helping users improve efficiency, quality, and consistency in their work. It draws from established methodologies and expert insights to offer practical advice tailored to different scenarios.
When to use it
- When you need structured approaches to problem-solving or task execution.
- Before starting a new project to ensure adherence to proven standards.
- To refine workflows and eliminate inefficiencies in existing processes.
- When mentoring others and looking for reliable, evidence-based recommendations.
Key capabilities
- Offers actionable advice based on industry standards.
- Helps identify common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
- Provides structured frameworks for consistent results.
- Tailors guidance to different contexts and use cases.
Example prompts
- "What are the best practices for writing clean, maintainable code?"
- "How can I improve my time management workflow using established techniques?"
- "What are the top strategies for effective team collaboration in software development?"
Tips & gotchas
- Best practices may vary by industry or context—always evaluate their relevance to your specific situation.
- Relying solely on best practices without adapting them to unique circumstances can lead to suboptimal results.
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