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mise-cpp-clang-tools

Automate setup and enforcement of clang-format, clang-tidy, clangd, and include-what-you-use across C++ projects.

1|1|Updated Apr 8, 2026
Search Tags:#clang-format#cpp#clang-tidy#include-what-you-use#clang-tools#clangd
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npx skills add https://github.com/ray-manaloto/claude-code-marketplace --skill mise-cpp-clang-tools
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Skill: mise-cpp-clang-tools
Source: https://github.com/ray-manaloto/claude-code-marketplace/tree/main/mise-toolkit/skills/mise-cpp-clang-tools
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ray-manaloto/claude-code-marketplace --skill mise-cpp-clang-tools

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams install and wire modern C++ code-quality tooling (clang-format, clang-tidy, clangd, include-what-you-use) across projects to ensure consistent style and analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Format consistently with clang-format across codebases.
  • Static analysis and linting with clang-tidy and integrated CI checks.
  • IDE support via clangd for faster development; include-what-you-use helps manage includes.
  • Real-world use: pin tool versions per project and enforce a single-version rule via mise.

Quick Start

Install and pin the LLVM tooling with mise, wire up clang-format, clang-tidy, clangd, and iwyu in CI, and enforce a one-version-per-project rule.

Frequently Asked Questions about mise-cpp-clang-tools

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce consistent clang-format and clang-tidy versions across a C++ team?▼

You can enforce consistent clang-format and clang-tidy versions by pinning the LLVM tooling in a mise.toml file, which establishes a one-version-per-project rule to ensure cross-team consistency and reliable CI checks.

What is the best way to set up modern C++ tooling for static analysis and IDE support?▼

Modern C++ tooling setup involves installing and wiring clang-format, clang-tidy, clangd, and include-what-you-use together to provide automated code formatting, static analysis, linting via CI checks, and reliable IDE integration.

Can I use mise to pin clangd and include-what-you-use for a specific C++ project?▼

Yes, you can use mise to pin clangd and include-what-you-use versions by configuring version locks in mise.toml, ensuring every developer on the project uses the exact same tooling versions for consistent analysis.

How do I integrate clang-tidy checks into CI for a C++ codebase?▼

You integrate clang-tidy into CI by wiring the pinned tooling through mise to enforce static analysis checks, ensuring code quality standards are automatically validated during continuous integration workflows.

Why does my C++ formatting break when developers use different clang-format versions?▼

C++ formatting breaks across different clang-format versions because formatting rules change between releases, which is why locking a single tool version per project via mise.toml enforces consistent style across codebases.

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