oxcaml

Guide OCaml developers in using unboxed types and stack allocation.

46|6|Updated Jan 28, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/aresbit/MateBot --skill oxcaml
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Skill: oxcaml
Source: https://github.com/aresbit/MateBot/tree/main/skills/ocaml/oxcaml
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aresbit/MateBot --skill oxcaml

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OxCaml provides structured guides for using unboxed types, stack allocation, and mode-aware features to optimize OCaml code paths.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guidance on unboxed types (float#, int32#, int64#, and related mixed blocks) and zero-allocation patterns.
  • Instructions for applying OxCaml's Modes, Stack Allocation, and Kind systems to design safe, fast OCaml code.
  • Use cases include numerically intensive loops, memory-efficient data structures, and cross-thread safe routines.

Quick Start

To begin, read the OxCaml guides and try replacing a hot path with unboxed types and stack-based allocations.

Frequently Asked Questions about oxcaml

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

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How do I optimize OCaml hot paths using unboxed types?

To optimize OCaml hot paths with unboxed types, you apply structured guides for using float#, int32#, and int64# to achieve zero-allocation patterns in numerically intensive loops. This targets high-performance code paths while maintaining memory safety.

What is stack allocation in OCaml and when should I use it?

Stack allocation in OCaml is a mode-aware feature used to design fast, memory-efficient data structures. You should use it when optimizing numerically intensive loops and building cross-thread safe routines that require high performance without heap allocation overhead.

How do OxCaml mode-aware features work for cross-thread safety?

OxCaml mode-aware features work by applying mode semantics and kind systems to OCaml code, ensuring cross-thread safe routines. They guide developers in designing safe, fast code paths that enforce memory safety guarantees across concurrent operations.

Can I use unboxed types and stack allocation for memory-efficient data structures in OCaml?

Yes, you can use unboxed types and stack allocation for memory-efficient data structures in OCaml. The guides demonstrate applying these features alongside the kind system to design safe, fast structures with zero-allocation patterns.

What are the limitations of using unboxed types in OCaml?

Limitations of using unboxed types in OCaml involve navigating the mode and kind systems to ensure memory safety and cross-thread compatibility. You must carefully apply mode semantics to avoid breaking safety guarantees when replacing hot paths with unboxed types.