Cpp Dev Guidelines
Provides C++ code review feedback aligned with modern best practices and nmboyd's established style guidelines.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add cpp-dev-guidelines npx -- -y @trustedskills/cpp-dev-guidelines
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"cpp-dev-guidelines": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/cpp-dev-guidelines"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides access to C++ development guidelines. It can be used to generate code snippets adhering to best practices, review existing C++ code for compliance with established standards, and explain specific coding conventions within the C++ language. The tool aims to improve code quality and maintainability by enforcing consistent style and structure.
When to use it
- Code Generation: Generate new C++ code that adheres to industry-standard guidelines.
- Code Review: Analyze existing C++ codebases for adherence to coding standards.
- Learning & Explanation: Understand specific C++ development conventions or best practices.
- Refactoring Assistance: Identify areas in a codebase where refactoring is needed to align with established style guides.
Key capabilities
- C++ Coding Standards Enforcement
- Code Generation based on Guidelines
- Code Review and Analysis
- Explanation of C++ Conventions
Example prompts
- "Generate a function that calculates the factorial of a number, following modern C++ guidelines."
- "Review this C++ code snippet for potential style violations: [code snippet]."
- "Explain the purpose of RAII in C++ development."
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness depends on providing clear and specific prompts. While it covers general C++ guidelines, it may not be familiar with project-specific or company-internal coding standards.
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