forge-lang-c

Standardize C project builds with Makefile, CMake, and gcc/clang toolchains.

1|Updated Dec 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/martimramos/claude-forge --skill forge-lang-c
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: forge-lang-c
Source: https://github.com/martimramos/claude-forge/tree/main/skills/languages/c
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/martimramos/claude-forge --skill forge-lang-c

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill standardizes C project practices to ensure reliable builds, robust testing, and consistent tooling across Makefile and CMake workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Build consistency: Guidance for Make and CMake builds, including common compiler flags and target layouts.
  • Quality assurance: Instructions for memory checking with Valgrind, static analysis with cppcheck and scan-build, and strict warnings.
  • Code hygiene: Formatting with clang-format and disciplined project structure, with examples for main.c, headers, and tests.

Quick Start

To adopt this Skill, clone or add a C project with a standard layout (src/, include/, tests/), then follow the Makefile/CMake guidance to build, test, and verify with memory checks and static analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about forge-lang-c

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce compiler warnings as errors in CMake and Makefile builds?

To enforce compiler warnings as errors in CMake and Makefile builds, this Skill standardizes common gcc and clang flags within project structures, ensuring reliable builds by treating warnings as errors.

Can I integrate Valgrind memory checks and Cppcheck static analysis into a C project?

Yes, you can integrate Valgrind memory checks and Cppcheck static analysis into a C project by following this Skill's standardized guidance for running quality assurance checks across toolchains.

What is a standard project layout for reliable C development with CMake?

A standard project layout for reliable C development with CMake uses a disciplined structure with src/, include/, and tests/ directories, applying consistent formatting with clang-format.

Does this C build system guidance work for both embedded and system programming tasks?

Yes, this C build system guidance works for both embedded and system programming tasks, applying standardized Make and CMake practices across common gcc and clang toolchains.

What's the best way to format C code consistently in an automated build pipeline?

The best way to format C code consistently in an automated build pipeline is using clang-format, which this Skill incorporates to enforce code hygiene alongside strict compiler warnings and static analysis.