Python Guidelines

Name: Python Guidelines
Author: stefanmermans

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stefanmermans·vlatest·backend·Unlicense

Helps with Python, guidelines as part of developing backend services and APIs workflows.

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$ npx skills add stefanmermans/agent-config --skill python-guidelines -a claude-code

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stefanmermans

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scanned 30 Sept 2026

This skill passed all 6 checks. We read its files at one commit and looked for the things that make a skill dangerous to run — not for whether it works.

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Manifest: skills/python-guidelines/SKILL.md
Scanned: 1 file, 20 lines

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About this skill

What it does

This skill provides access to and enforces Python coding guidelines. It helps ensure code adheres to established style guides, improving readability and maintainability. The skill can be used for automated linting and formatting of Python codebases.

When to use it

Code Reviews: Automatically check pull requests against defined Python style guidelines.
New Project Setup: Enforce consistent coding standards from the beginning of a new project.
Refactoring Existing Code: Apply formatting rules across an existing codebase to improve consistency.
Team Collaboration: Ensure all team members follow the same coding conventions.

Key capabilities

Python linting
Code formatting
Adherence to style guides
Automated checks

Example prompts

"Check this Python code for PEP 8 compliance."
"Format this file according to Black's guidelines."
"Run the linter on all .py files in this directory."

Tips & gotchas

This skill requires a working Python environment. Be aware that strict adherence to style guides might require significant changes to existing codebases.