coding

name	coding
description	Read, write, edit files and execute shell commands to help with coding tasks.
license	MIT
metadata	{"version":"1.0.0","author":"erebus","tags":["coding","files","shell","development"]}

Coding Skill

Use this skill when the user needs help with coding tasks involving file operations or command execution.

When to Use

• User wants to read, create, or edit files
• User needs to run shell commands or scripts
• User asks for help debugging or building a project
• User wants to explore a codebase

Core Tools

• read_file / save_file — read and write files
• list_files / search_files — browse the filesystem
• run_shell_command — execute shell commands (bash, python, etc.)
• replace_file_chunk — make targeted edits to existing files

Process

1. Understand the Task: Clarify what needs to be done
2. Explore: Read existing files to understand context before making changes
3. Plan: Think through changes before executing
4. Execute: Make minimal, targeted changes
5. Verify: Run tests or commands to verify the changes work

Best Practices

• Always read a file before editing it
• Make small, incremental changes
• Run ls or find to explore directory structure
• Use run_shell_command to run tests after making changes
• Prefer editing existing files over creating new ones when fixing bugs
• Keep backups in mind — don't delete files without asking

Safety

• Never delete files without explicit user confirmation
• Be cautious with commands that have side effects (rm, chmod, network calls)
• Avoid running untrusted code