format

Detect and apply project-specific code formatters across multiple languages.

1|Updated Jan 26, 2026

Search Tags:#developer tools #code style #code formatting #prettier #black #rustfmt

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Skill: format
Source: https://github.com/manastalukdar/claude-devstudio/tree/main/skills/format
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/manastalukdar/claude-devstudio --skill format-manastalukdar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates code formatting by detecting and applying the project's configured formatter, ensuring consistent code style without manual intervention.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automatic Formatter Detection: Intelligently identifies formatters like Prettier, Black, rustfmt, etc., based on project configuration.
Targeted Formatting: Formats only modified or staged files by default, optimizing efficiency.
Use Case: When you've made changes to your Python files, simply run /format to automatically apply Black formatting according to your project's pyproject.toml settings.

Quick Start

Run the format skill to automatically format all modified files in the current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about format

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I auto-format code using project-specific configurations?▼

To auto-format code, this Skill intelligently detects and applies your project's configured formatter, ensuring consistent code style without manual intervention based on existing configuration files.

Does automatic code formatting work with Python, Rust, and JavaScript projects?▼

Yes, automatic code formatting scopes to JavaScript, Python, Rust, Go, C/C++, Java, Ruby, PHP, and CSS/SCSS projects by detecting and running external tools like Prettier and Black.

Can I format only modified or staged files to optimize workflow efficiency?▼

Yes, you can format only modified or staged files by default. Targeted formatting optimizes developer workflow efficiency by applying deterministic code styling solely to changed files.

How do I apply Black formatting to Python files using my project settings?▼

Run the format command to automatically apply Black formatting to modified Python files. The Skill detects your project configuration and applies styling according to your pyproject.toml settings.

What is the best way to maintain deterministic code styling across multiple languages?▼

The best way to maintain deterministic code styling is through external tool execution and intelligent caching. This Skill automatically detects project formatters like rustfmt and Prettier to apply consistent styling.

Are there limitations to using automatic code formatting for C/C++ and Java projects?▼

The Skill formats C/C++ and Java projects using external tool execution and intelligent caching. It requires existing project-specific configurations to detect and apply the appropriate formatter without manual intervention.