cps-transformer

Transform direct-style code into Continuation-Passing Style for compilers.

17|2|Updated Feb 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rainoftime/pl-skills --skill cps-transformer
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Skill: cps-transformer
Source: https://github.com/rainoftime/pl-skills/tree/main/cps-transformer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rainoftime/pl-skills --skill cps-transformer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires lambda-calculus-interpreter, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms direct-style programs into Continuation-Passing Style (CPS), which is crucial for implementing advanced control flow mechanisms and optimizing compiler backends.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Compiler Intermediate Representation: Generate CPS as an intermediate form for compilers.
  • Control Operator Implementation: Build support for call/cc, delimited continuations, and other control flow primitives.
  • Use Case: Convert a complex recursive function in a functional language to its CPS equivalent to enable tail-call optimization and prevent stack overflows.

Quick Start

Transform the provided Scheme code snippet into Continuation-Passing Style.

Frequently Asked Questions about cps-transformer

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

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How do I convert direct-style code into Continuation-Passing Style?

To convert direct-style code into Continuation-Passing Style, you transform functions to accept an extra continuation argument and explicitly pass control flow. This Skill automates CPS transformation for provided programming language snippets.

Why use Continuation-Passing Style transformation for compiler intermediate representation?

Continuation-Passing Style transformation is used for compiler intermediate representation to make control flow explicit. This allows advanced backend optimizations and enables the implementation of complex control operators like call/cc.

Can I implement delimited continuations and call/cc using CPS transformation?

Yes, you can implement delimited continuations and call/cc using CPS transformation. Converting direct-style programs to Continuation-Passing Style provides the necessary control flow primitives for these advanced control operators.

Do I need to understand lambda calculus to use this CPS transformation tool?

Yes, you need to understand lambda calculus to use this CPS transformation tool. The conversion process requires foundational knowledge of lambda calculus, administrative normal form, and various continuation types.

How do I prevent stack overflows in recursive functions using CPS?

To prevent stack overflows in recursive functions using CPS, you transform complex recursive functions into their Continuation-Passing Style equivalent. This conversion enables tail-call optimization within functional language compilers.

What is the best way to generate CPS from Scheme code for a compiler backend?

The best way to generate CPS from Scheme code for a compiler backend is to apply an automated CPS transformation. This Skill processes Scheme snippets, converting direct-style code into the Continuation-Passing Style required for backend optimization.