dart-signature-help

Retrieve Dart API signature help at a specified cursor position.

19|14|Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/X-School-Academy/skill-pilot --skill dart-signature-help
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Skill: dart-signature-help
Source: https://github.com/X-School-Academy/skill-pilot/tree/main/core/skills/mcp/dart-signature-help
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/X-School-Academy/skill-pilot --skill dart-signature-help

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides crucial context for developers by offering signature help for APIs at a specific cursor position within a Dart file, reducing guesswork and improving code accuracy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Contextual API Information: Retrieves signature details (like parameter names, types, and return types) for the API currently being used.
  • Developer Productivity: Helps developers quickly understand how to correctly call functions and methods without leaving their current context.
  • Use Case: While writing code in a Dart file, you can use this Skill to see the expected arguments for a function you're about to call, ensuring you pass the correct types and number of parameters.

Quick Start

Request signature help for the dart API at the current cursor position.

Frequently Asked Questions about dart-signature-help

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get Dart API signature help at a specific cursor position?

To get Dart API signature help, you provide the file URI, line number, and column number. This pinpoints the exact cursor location to retrieve parameter names, types, and return types for the API being used.

What information is returned when requesting signature help for a Dart function?

Signature help for a Dart function retrieves parameter names, expected types, and return types. This contextual API information reduces guesswork by showing the exact arguments required for the method or function call.

Do I need to provide a file URI to retrieve Dart signature details?

Yes, you must provide the file URI, line number, and column number. These coordinates are required to pinpoint the exact cursor position in the Dart file for accurate real-time API analysis.

How does signature help improve Dart developer productivity?

Signature help improves Dart developer productivity by providing immediate feedback on function or method signatures. Developers can understand how to correctly call APIs without leaving their current coding context.

Can I use this for real-time code completion in Dart?

Yes, this is essential for real-time developer assistance during coding. While writing code in a Dart file, it provides immediate feedback on expected function arguments, ensuring you pass the correct types and number of parameters.

Does LSP signature help work without specifying line and column numbers?

No, specifying the line number and column number is strictly required. Without these exact coordinates, the tool cannot pinpoint the cursor position in the Dart file to retrieve the necessary API signature details.