karpathy-rules

Audit LLM-generated code blocks against four failure modes before deployment.

15|5|Updated May 17, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/cropsgg/skills --skill karpathy-rules
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Skill: karpathy-rules
Source: https://github.com/cropsgg/skills/tree/main/skills/engineering/karpathy-rules
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cropsgg/skills --skill karpathy-rules

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Encode and enforce four critical gate checks to prevent unsafe or misleading code blocks in AI-generated outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gate 1 — Hallucinated APIs: verify external calls exist in dependency sources.
  • Gate 2 — Over-engineering: avoid unnecessary abstractions; favor simple, direct solutions.
  • Gate 3 — Missing error handling: ensure robust handling of IO, network, and async operations.
  • Gate 4 — Unverified assumptions: verify environment facts, paths, and versions against the codebase.
  • Use Case: integrate into a code-generation workflow to ensure every block is production-ready and auditable.

Quick Start

Run Gate 1–4 verification for every code block; fix failures until all gates pass.

Frequently Asked Questions about karpathy-rules

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

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How do I audit LLM-generated code blocks for hallucinated APIs and missing error handling?

To audit LLM-generated code blocks, apply four verification gates checking for hallucinated APIs, over-engineering, missing error handling, and unverified assumptions to ensure outputs are production-ready and safe.

What is the best way to verify AI-generated code before deployment?

The best way to verify AI-generated code is applying gate checks against four failure modes: hallucinated APIs, unnecessary abstractions, missing IO error handling, and unverified environment assumptions before deployment.

How do I check if LLM code outputs have missing error handling for network operations?

Use a verification gate to audit code blocks and ensure robust error handling is present for IO, network, and async operations, preventing runtime failures in production-like contexts.

Does this code review gate check for over-engineering and unnecessary abstractions?

Yes, one of the four audit gates specifically checks for over-engineering by verifying code blocks to avoid unnecessary abstractions and favor simple, direct solutions.

How do I verify unverified assumptions about environment paths and versions in AI generated code?

Apply a verification gate to check unverified assumptions by validating environment facts, paths, and versions against the existing codebase to ensure reproducible and safe outputs.

Can I integrate these code review gates into an automated code generation workflow?

Yes, you can integrate these four gates into a code-generation workflow to run verification steps and reproducible checks, ensuring every block passes audits before deployment.