c-pro

Automate C codebase modernization with ownership contracts and sanitizer-driven quality gates.

Updated Apr 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lgili/skillex --skill c-pro-lgili
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Skill: c-pro
Source: https://github.com/lgili/skillex/tree/main/skills/c-pro
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lgili/skillex --skill c-pro-lgili

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

C codebases often struggle with undefined behavior, ownership ambiguity, and brittle builds. This skill provides guidelines, processes, and tooling recommendations to modernize C projects, enforce clear resource management, and integrate sanitizer and static-analysis workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a structured approach to modernizing C codebases, including establishing ownership contracts, migrating to opaque types, and enforcing disciplined error handling.
  • Guides on build-system modernization (Make, CMake, Meson) and test harness integration, with clear safety and portability practices.
  • Use Case: A legacy C project with Makefiles and ad-hoc memory management can be migrated to a clean, auditable workflow with sanitizer-enabled builds and automated checks.

Quick Start

Ask c-pro to generate a modernization plan for a C project, detailing ownership, build-system changes, sanitizer setup, and testing strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions about c-pro

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I modernize a legacy C codebase to enforce safe memory management?

Modernizing a legacy C codebase involves establishing clear ownership contracts, migrating to opaque types, and integrating sanitizer-enabled builds to enforce safe memory management and eliminate undefined behavior.

What is the best way to set up sanitizer-driven quality gates for C projects?

Setting up sanitizer-driven quality gates for C projects requires integrating static-analysis workflows and automated checks into reproducible CI pipelines across Make, CMake, or Meson build systems.

Does this approach work with embedded firmware and CMake build systems?

Yes, this modernization approach applies to embedded firmware, CLI tools, and libraries, supporting toolchain-driven checks and ABI-stable public interfaces across CMake, Make, and Meson builds.

How do I establish ownership contracts and opaque types for a public API boundary in C?

Establishing ownership contracts and opaque types for a public API boundary in C requires design guidance that enforces disciplined error handling and clear resource management separation.

Can I integrate static-analysis and test harnesses into existing Makefiles?

Yes, you can modernize existing Makefiles by integrating test harnesses, applying clear safety and portability practices, and configuring toolchain-driven static-analysis checks within your build system.

Why should I use opaque types for ABI stability in systems software?

Using opaque types for ABI stability in systems software prevents undefined behavior by hiding internal struct details, enforcing strict public API boundaries, and maintaining compatibility across library updates.