domain-embedded

Enforce no_std embedded constraints and safe peripheral ownership in Rust.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/AlexKVal/rust-skills-for-cursor --skill domain-embedded-alexkval
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Skill: domain-embedded
Source: https://github.com/AlexKVal/rust-skills-for-cursor/tree/main/skills/domain-embedded
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlexKVal/rust-skills-for-cursor --skill domain-embedded-alexkval

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writing robust embedded Rust is hard without standard libraries and safe interrupt handling. This skill defines domain constraints and Rust implications to guide correct hardware ownership and ISR-safe patterns, reducing risk of heap usage, data races, and unsafe misuse.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Domain rules for bare-metal Rust: No_std, deterministic memory, and ISR safety through patterns like Mutex<RefCell<T>> and HAL singletons.
  • Hardware ownership model: Use take() to acquire peripherals and avoid conflicts across components.
  • Guided design decisions: Layered view from PAC to HAL to Framework (RTIC/Embassy) to enforce safe concurrency and resource ownership in firmware.

Quick Start

Create a no_std embedded project, declare peripherals as HAL singletons with take().unwrap(), and implement a minimal ISR that toggles a GPIO using a mutex-protected shared state.

Frequently Asked Questions about domain-embedded

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I safely share peripheral state across interrupts in no_std embedded Rust?

Safely share peripheral state in no_std embedded Rust using Mutex<RefCell<Option<T>>> and ISR-safe patterns to prevent data races. This protects shared hardware resources from simultaneous access across interrupt service routines.

How do I acquire HAL peripherals to avoid hardware ownership conflicts in Rust?

Acquire HAL peripherals in Rust using the take() singleton method to avoid ownership conflicts across components. Calling take().unwrap() ensures only one instance accesses the hardware, enforcing safe peripheral ownership throughout the firmware design layers.

Does this embedded Rust approach work with RTIC and Embassy frameworks?

Yes, this no_std embedded Rust approach works with RTIC and Embassy frameworks. It guides layered design decisions from PAC to HAL to framework, enforcing safe concurrency, resource ownership, and correct hardware abstraction usage across microcontroller firmware scenarios.

What is the best way to manage memory without standard libraries in bare-metal Rust?

The best way to manage memory without standard libraries in bare-metal Rust is using no_std constraints and heapless data structures. This ensures deterministic memory allocation, avoiding heap usage and unsafe behavior in microcontroller firmware.

Why should I use heapless data structures in embedded Rust firmware?

Use heapless data structures in embedded Rust firmware to guarantee deterministic memory allocation and prevent dynamic heap usage. This enforces no_std safety, ensuring reliable memory behavior without standard library dependencies in microcontroller environments.

When do I need ISR-safe patterns for GPIO toggling in no_std Rust?

You need ISR-safe patterns for GPIO toggling in no_std Rust when interrupt service routines access shared state. Implement mutex-protected shared state to safely toggle GPIOs, preventing data races and ensuring safe hardware control across concurrent firmware tasks.