Pytest Type Safety
This skill uses MyPy to enforce type hints in your Pytest tests, catching errors early and improving code reliability.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add pytest-type-safety npx -- -y @trustedskills/pytest-type-safety
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"pytest-type-safety": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/pytest-type-safety"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The pytest-type-safety skill enhances Python testing with static type checking. It integrates seamlessly into existing Pytest test suites, enforcing type annotations and catching potential errors before runtime. This helps improve code reliability and maintainability by proactively identifying type-related issues during the development process.
When to use it
- Ensuring Code Quality: Use this skill when you want to guarantee that your Python codebase adheres to strict type guidelines.
- Preventing Runtime Errors: Integrate it into test suites to catch type errors early, preventing unexpected crashes in production.
- Refactoring Existing Projects: Employ
pytest-type-safetyduring refactoring efforts to maintain type safety as you evolve your code. - New Project Initialization: Incorporate this skill when setting up new Python projects for increased reliability from the start.
Key capabilities
- Static type checking within Pytest tests
- Enforcement of type annotations
- Early detection of type-related errors
- Seamless integration with existing Pytest workflows
Example prompts
- "Run my test suite and check for type safety violations."
- "Execute the
test_my_module.pyfile using pytest, ensuring all types are correct." - "Perform a type check on my project's codebase during testing."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires Python 3.6 or higher and Pytest to be installed.
- Ensure your code includes type annotations for optimal effectiveness.
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