coding-guidelines

Enforce behavioral coding guidelines across writing, modifying, and reviewing code.

1|1|Updated Apr 19, 2026

Search Tags:#debugging #refactoring #maintainability #llm #coding #guidelines #code-review

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npx skills add https://github.com/RamonsDka/the-architect-overlay --skill coding-guidelines-ramonsdka

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Skill: coding-guidelines
Source: https://github.com/RamonsDka/the-architect-overlay/tree/main/skills/coding-guidelines
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RamonsDka/the-architect-overlay --skill coding-guidelines-ramonsdka

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Apply when writing, modifying, or reviewing code. Behavioral guidelines to reduce common LLM coding mistakes. Triggers on implementation tasks, code changes, refactoring, bug fixes, or feature development.

Core Features & Use Cases

Think Before Coding: Surface assumptions, reveal tradeoffs, and ask when uncertain.
Simplicity First: Use the minimal, straightforward solution with no unnecessary abstractions.
Surgical Changes: Edit only what you must and maintain existing behavior elsewhere.
Goal-Driven Execution: Define verifiable success criteria and plan steps to verify outcomes.

Quick Start

Apply these guidelines whenever you write, modify, or review code to minimize mistakes.

Frequently Asked Questions about coding-guidelines

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

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How do I enforce behavioral coding guidelines to reduce common LLM coding mistakes?▼

To enforce behavioral coding guidelines, apply rules that require thinking before coding, simplicity first, surgical changes, and goal-driven execution to minimize LLM errors during development tasks.

What is the best way to apply coding guidelines during refactoring and debugging?▼

The best way to apply coding guidelines during refactoring and debugging is to make surgical changes, edit only what is necessary, and define verifiable success criteria to maintain existing behavior.

How do I ensure code review guidelines are followed for maintainability?▼

Code review guidelines for maintainability are followed by surfacing assumptions, revealing tradeoffs, and using minimal straightforward solutions without unnecessary abstractions to reduce common coding mistakes.

When do I need behavioral coding guidelines for development tasks?▼

You need behavioral coding guidelines when writing, modifying, or reviewing code, specifically triggering on implementation tasks, code changes, refactoring, bug fixes, or feature development to reduce errors.

What format is required to define custom coding guidelines in SKILL.md?▼

Defining custom coding guidelines requires a YAML frontmatter with name and description in SKILL.md, followed by a clear Markdown body containing the activation instructions for the behavioral rules.

Why does my LLM introduce unnecessary abstractions during code generation?▼

Your LLM introduces unnecessary abstractions because it lacks enforced simplicity-first guidelines; applying behavioral rules ensures minimal, straightforward solutions and requires asking when uncertain to prevent mistakes.