guid-convention-extraction

Extract naming conventions, code style guidelines, and structural patterns from a codebase.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xilnick/claude-guild --skill guid-convention-extraction
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Skill: guid-convention-extraction
Source: https://github.com/xilnick/claude-guild/tree/main/guideline/shipped-skills/guid-convention-extraction
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xilnick/claude-guild --skill guid-convention-extraction

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill identifies and documents recurring conventions and stylistic choices within a project's codebase to improve consistency and readability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Naming, style, and structure: Capture variable, function, class naming, module layout, and comment patterns.
  • Enforceable guidelines: Provide actionable guidance that teams can adopt with tooling (linters, formatters).
  • Onboarding acceleration: New contributors quickly align with project conventions.

Quick Start

Use convention extraction to catalog naming conventions, code style guidelines, and structural patterns for the project.

Frequently Asked Questions about guid-convention-extraction

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

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How do I extract naming conventions from my codebase?

Naming convention extraction analyzes your project's code to identify recurring patterns in variable, function, and class naming. It catalogs these patterns systematically so teams can document and enforce consistent naming across the codebase.

Can I use convention extraction to onboard new contributors faster?

Yes. Convention extraction documents your project's naming, style, and structural patterns in actionable guidelines. New contributors can quickly align with established conventions instead of learning through trial and error or code review cycles.

What code style guidelines does convention extraction identify?

Convention extraction identifies module layout patterns, comment styles, indentation choices, and structural conventions across your codebase. These findings become enforceable guidelines for linters, formatters, and pre-commit hooks to maintain consistency.

Does convention extraction work across multiple programming languages?

Yes. Convention extraction applies across languages and frameworks. It captures language-agnostic structural patterns and naming conventions, making it suitable for polyglot codebases and multi-language projects.

How can I enforce extracted conventions in my team's workflow?

Convention extraction provides guidance for tooling integration. Use the extracted patterns to configure linters, formatters, and pre-commit hooks, which automatically enforce coding standards and propagate conventions across contributors.

What happens when I run convention extraction on a large repository?

Convention extraction scales across large codebases to identify patterns at scale. It performs repository-wide consistency checks and generates comprehensive documentation of conventions without manual analysis.