recipes

Consolidate reusable development patterns and best practices for AI-assisted workflows.

5|3|Updated Jan 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/durandom/skills --skill recipes-durandom
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: recipes
Source: https://github.com/durandom/skills/tree/main/skills/recipes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/durandom/skills --skill recipes-durandom

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill consolidates reusable development patterns and best practices for AI-assisted workflows, helping engineers design Claude Code skills, CLI tools, testing strategies, credential storage, Python project structure, and plugin authoring.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Central reference for patterns across CI, agent CLI design, code commenting standards, snapshot testing, and module packaging.
  • Provides guidance on Python project architecture, semantic zoom, skill writing, Claude tools, and agent teams.
  • Serves as a knowledge base you can query to speed up design decisions and maintain consistency across projects.

Quick Start

Ask for a pattern, e.g., "Show me an agentic CLI pattern for non-interactive commands" or "Explain how to structure a Python project for a CLI tool."

Frequently Asked Questions about recipes

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

FAQPage Schema
What are reusable AI development patterns for agent CLI design?

Reusable AI development patterns for agent CLI design include standards for non-interactive commands, semantic zoom, and plugin authoring to maintain consistency during AI-assisted workflows. They serve as a central reference for design reviews and onboarding.

How do I structure a Python project for a CLI tool?

To structure a Python project for a CLI tool, apply architectural patterns for module packaging and project layout. This approach provides a standardized knowledge base to speed up design decisions and maintain structural consistency across projects.

Do I need any dependencies to use these Claude Code skill patterns?

No dependencies are required to use these Claude Code skill patterns. The system relies only on text-based frontmatter for discovery and uses its internal references to ground guidance, requiring no runtime dependencies.

What is semantic zoom in AI-assisted workflows?

Semantic zoom in AI-assisted workflows is a development pattern that provides contextual guidance during skill writing and design. It consolidates best practices to help engineers query a knowledge base and speed up design decisions.

How do I write agent skills for Claude Code?

To write agent skills for Claude Code, follow plugin authoring patterns and code commenting standards. This provides a structured reference for creating tools, managing credential storage, and designing agent teams effectively.