m03-mutability

Analyze Rust mutability patterns and map borrow-checker errors to safe designs.

Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yumazak/kodo --skill m03-mutability-yumazak
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: m03-mutability
Source: https://github.com/yumazak/kodo/tree/main/.agents/skills/m03-mutability
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yumazak/kodo --skill m03-mutability-yumazak

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Rust's borrow rules and interior mutability can cause subtle design and compilation errors; this skill provides structured guidance to reason about when to mutably borrow, how to apply interior mutability safely, and how to avoid borrow conflicts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Clear decision criteria for choosing between &mut, RefCell, Mutex, and other mutability patterns.
  • Practical guidance for design reviews, refactoring, and concurrent access considerations.
  • Real-world mapping of common Rust borrow errors (e.g., E0596, E0499, E0502) to safe design patterns.

Quick Start

Analyze a Rust function that mutably borrows a shared value and decide which mutability pattern fits best in the context of single-thread vs multi-thread execution.

Frequently Asked Questions about m03-mutability

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I resolve Rust borrow checker errors like E0596 and E0502?

Resolve Rust borrow checker errors like E0596 and E0502 by mapping the specific error codes to safe design patterns and adjusting mutable borrows to eliminate simultaneous access conflicts.

What is interior mutability in Rust and when do I need it?

Interior mutability in Rust is a design pattern enabling mutation of shared data through immutable references. You need it when standard borrow rules block safe mutable borrowing, using Cell or RefCell for single-threaded contexts.

How do I choose between RefCell and Mutex for Rust mutability?

Choose between RefCell and Mutex for Rust mutability by evaluating the execution context. Apply RefCell for single-threaded interior mutability and Mutex to ensure safe concurrent access in multi-threaded scenarios.

How do I refactor Rust code to fix borrow conflicts?

Refactor Rust code to fix borrow conflicts by applying structured borrow-rule analysis to isolate mutable state, extracting shared data into appropriate mutability patterns to satisfy the compiler safely.

What are the limitations of using RefCell for Rust interior mutability?

The limitations of using RefCell for Rust interior mutability include runtime borrow checking overhead and the risk of runtime panics on overlapping mutable borrows, restricting its safe use to single-threaded contexts only.