Code Formatter
This Code Formatter automatically cleans up your code for readability and consistency, saving you time and reducing errors.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add code-formatter npx -- -y @trustedskills/code-formatter
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"code-formatter": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/code-formatter"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The code-formatter skill takes code as input and returns it formatted according to common style guides. It can handle various programming languages, improving readability and consistency. This skill is designed to automatically reformat code snippets for better presentation or adherence to specific coding standards.
When to use it
- You need to quickly clean up a messy code snippet before sharing it with someone else.
- You want to ensure your generated code adheres to a particular style guide (e.g., PEP 8 for Python).
- You're working on a project where consistent code formatting is crucial for maintainability.
- You need to automatically reformat code after refactoring or making significant changes.
Key capabilities
- Formats code based on common style guides.
- Supports multiple programming languages.
- Improves code readability and consistency.
Example prompts
- "Format this Python code:
def my_function(a,b): return a+ b" - "Reformat the following JavaScript code to follow standard conventions."
- "Please format this C++ code snippet."
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness depends on accurate language identification. Providing hints about the programming language can improve formatting accuracy.
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