cursor-code-style

Enforce Cursor Code Style guidelines on JavaScript/TypeScript and Python code.

2|2|Updated Dec 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adilkalam/orca --skill cursor-code-style
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cursor-code-style
Source: https://github.com/adilkalam/orca/tree/main/skills/cursor-code-style
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adilkalam/orca --skill cursor-code-style

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Encodes code style rules for naming, control flow, comments, and error handling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Naming & readability: Descriptive names, guard clauses, limited nesting.
  • Comments & documentation: Explain non-obvious decisions without clutter.
  • Use Case: Refactor a function to reduce nesting and improve clarity.

Quick Start

Apply Cursor code-style rules to the current function and document the rationale.

Frequently Asked Questions about cursor-code-style

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I maintain consistent code style across JavaScript and Python projects?

Code style guidelines enforce consistent naming, control flow patterns, and documentation across your codebase. This Skill applies Cursor Code Style rules to JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python projects, covering variable naming conventions, guard clauses, function length limits, and meaningful comments to improve readability and maintainability.

What's the best way to reduce nesting and improve function clarity?

Guard clauses—early returns that handle edge cases—reduce nesting depth and make code flow easier to follow. This Skill refactors functions to apply guard clauses, limit parameters and line count, and restructure control flow, resulting in clearer, more maintainable code.

How do I write better variable and function names in my code?

Descriptive naming conventions make intent explicit and reduce cognitive load. This Skill enforces naming rules that use clear, purpose-driven identifiers for variables and functions, paired with documentation that explains non-obvious decisions without clutter.

Can I apply code style rules during code generation and refactoring?

Yes. This Skill enforces code style guidelines across code generation, reviews, and refactors. It applies Cursor style rules to new and existing code, ensuring consistent naming, error handling, pure functions where appropriate, and proper file organization throughout your workflow.

What code style requirements does this cover?

This Skill covers descriptive variable and function naming, guard clauses to reduce nesting, limited function length and parameter count, explicit parameter usage, pure functions where applicable, meaningful inline comments, and consistent project file structure across JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python.

Why should I limit function parameters and length?

Functions with fewer parameters and shorter bodies are easier to test, reason about, and reuse. This Skill enforces parameter and line-count limits to improve modularity, reduce cognitive overhead, and catch functions that try to do too much.