patterns

Maintain coding patterns in a PATTERNS.md document for SPADES workflows.

Updated May 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ChrisFmlyc/spades --skill patterns-chrisfmlyc
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Skill: patterns
Source: https://github.com/ChrisFmlyc/spades/tree/main/plugins/spades/skills/patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChrisFmlyc/spades --skill patterns-chrisfmlyc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps maintain and structure a project's coding patterns and conventions, ensuring code organization, error handling, and testing are consistently applied.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pattern Maintenance: Facilitates the creation and update of PATTERNS.md, maintaining the project's approved conventions.
  • Code Review Integration: Integrates with SPADES framework's review process to enforce code pattern compliance.
  • Use Case: When setting up a new project, this Skill assists in defining coding conventions and ensuring team members adhere to them.

Quick Start

/patterns:setup

Frequently Asked Questions about patterns

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

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How do I structure and maintain coding conventions for a software engineering project?

You can structure and maintain coding conventions by generating a PATTERNS.md document that provides guidelines for code organization, error handling, and testing. This ensures consistent adherence to project conventions across the codebase.

What is the best way to enforce code organization patterns during code review?

Enforcing code organization patterns during code review is done by integrating with the SPADES framework's review process. This checks new code against the approved conventions documented in your PATTERNS.md file.

How do I set up project coding patterns for a new codebase?

You set up project coding patterns by running the setup command to initialize a PATTERNS.md document. This defines your project's approved conventions for code organization, error handling, and testing from the start.

Does the SPADES framework need to be installed to maintain project coding patterns?

Yes, the SPADES framework is required. The Skill is intended for software engineering workflows using SPADES and integrates directly with its review process to enforce code pattern compliance.

Can I use this to standardize error handling and testing guidelines across my team?

Yes, you can standardize error handling and testing guidelines. The Skill structures these specific conventions in a PATTERNS.md document, ensuring all team members adhere to the same coding patterns.

What are the limitations of using a markdown document for code pattern maintenance?

Using a markdown document for code pattern maintenance relies on integration with the SPADES review process for enforcement. Without active code review, it serves only as documentation and cannot automatically refactor existing code.