python-best-practices

Analyze Python code against PEP 8, mypy, pytest, and bandit standards.

14|2|Updated Jan 28, 2026
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Skill: python-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/excatt/superclaude-plusplus/tree/main/skills/python-best-practices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/excatt/superclaude-plusplus --skill python-best-practices-excatt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires mypy, ruff, pytest, bandit, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenges of maintaining high-quality, secure, and efficient Python codebases by automating comprehensive code reviews and enforcing best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Code Analysis: Performs in-depth checks on type hints, code quality (PEP 8), testing, security vulnerabilities, and dependency management.
  • Framework Integration: Includes specific checks for FastAPI and Django projects.
  • Use Case: Before merging a new Python feature, run this Skill to ensure it adheres to project standards, is well-tested, and free from common security flaws, significantly reducing bugs and technical debt.

Quick Start

Run the python-best-practices skill to analyze the current Python project's code quality.

Frequently Asked Questions about python-best-practices

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

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How do I check my Python code for best practices and security vulnerabilities?

To check Python code for best practices and security, you can use this Skill to automate comprehensive code reviews, validating type hints, PEP 8 compliance, testing, and security using bandit. It analyzes your codebase to ensure adherence to project standards and identifies common security flaws.

Can I use this tool to enforce code quality checks for FastAPI and Django projects?

Yes, this tool enforces code quality checks for FastAPI and Django projects. It includes specific framework integration checks alongside standard Python validation to ensure your web applications maintain high test coverage and adhere to best practices.

What's the best way to automate Python dependency management and linting before a merge?

The best way to automate Python dependency management and linting before a merge is running this Skill. It validates dependency management using uv and performs linting with ruff, ensuring your new features meet project standards, are well-tested, and reduce technical debt.

Does this Skill validate type hinting and test coverage using mypy and pytest?

Yes, this Skill validates type hinting and test coverage using mypy and pytest. It analyzes your Python project against these specific standards, ensuring strict type checking and verifying that your codebase maintains high test coverage.

Why should I use uv for package management when analyzing Python code quality?

You should use uv for package management because this Skill ensures projects utilize uv to maintain consistent environments. Integrating uv standardizes dependency management during code quality analysis, preventing environment-related bugs and technical debt.