python-type-safety

Apply static type checks and expressive type hints to Python code.

1|Updated Apr 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/haxlys/skills --skill python-type-safety-haxlys
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: python-type-safety
Source: https://github.com/haxlys/skills/tree/main/vendored/wshobson-agents/plugins/python-development/skills/python-type-safety
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/haxlys/skills --skill python-type-safety-haxlys

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Python type safety is hard without explicit annotations and consistent checks. This Skill provides guiding patterns and best practices to apply static typing across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Type annotations for public APIs, enabling tools to verify correctness and improve readability.
  • Generics and Protocols for reusable, type-safe components and structural interfaces.
  • Type narrowing and static checks with mypy/pyright to catch errors early in development.

Quick Start

Enable strict static typing in your Python project with mypy or pyright and begin annotating public APIs, functions, and classes to enforce type safety.

Frequently Asked Questions about python-type-safety

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

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How do I enforce Python type safety across my project?

Enforce Python type safety by enabling strict mode in mypy or pyright, then apply type annotations to public APIs, functions, and classes to validate correctness and catch errors early.

What are Python protocols and how do they help with type checking?

Python protocols define structural interfaces for reusable, type-safe components, allowing static type checkers like mypy and pyright to verify that classes implement the required methods without explicit inheritance.

Can I use mypy and pyright for type narrowing in data processing pipelines?

Yes, you can use mypy and pyright in strict mode for type narrowing in data processing pipelines, applying expressive type hints and generics to validate internal type safety and catch errors early.

What's the best way to apply Python generics for type-safe components?

The best way to apply Python generics is by combining them with protocols and PEP 484+ type hints, enabling mypy and pyright to verify reusable, type-safe components and validate public API contracts.

Do I need modern Python features for strict static type checks?

Yes, strict static type checks require modern Python features (PEP 484+) to leverage expressive type hints, generics, and protocols effectively within mypy or pyright to ensure code correctness.