rust-best-practices

Review Rust code against Microsoft Pragmatic Rust and API guidelines.

1|Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Skill: rust-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/lklimek/claudius/tree/main/skills/rust-best-practices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lklimek/claudius --skill rust-best-practices-lklimek

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive guidance and checklists for adhering to Rust's best practices, ensuring code quality, API design, and safety.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Best Practice Checklists: Offers detailed checklists from Microsoft Pragmatic Rust Guidelines and Rust API Guidelines.
  • Code Quality Improvement: Helps developers write more idiomatic, maintainable, and robust Rust code.
  • API Design Guidance: Ensures public APIs are clear, consistent, and easy to use.
  • Use Case: When reviewing a new Rust library, use this Skill to ensure it follows established community and industry standards for naming, error handling, and overall design.

Quick Start

Use the rust-best-practices skill to review a Rust code snippet for API design violations.

Frequently Asked Questions about rust-best-practices

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

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What are the guidelines for idiomatic Rust API design?

Idiomatic Rust API design guidelines ensure public interfaces are clear, consistent, and easy to use. This Skill provides detailed checklists from the Rust API Guidelines to review naming, error handling, and overall library design.

How do I review a Rust library for code quality and best practices?

To review a Rust library for code quality, use comprehensive checklists covering safety and idiomatic patterns. This Skill compares your code against Microsoft Pragmatic Rust Guidelines and Rust API Guidelines to ensure adherence to ecosystem standards.

Does this Rust best practices checklist cover both library and application development?

Yes, the Rust best practices checklists cover both library and application development. They address API design, code quality, safety, and idiomatic patterns to ensure established Rust ecosystem standards are met.

What is the best way to ensure my Rust code follows Microsoft Pragmatic Rust Guidelines?

The best way to ensure adherence to Microsoft Pragmatic Rust Guidelines is to apply detailed reference checklists during code reviews. This Skill provides those references to verify naming, error handling, and API design consistency.

Can I use these Rust API guidelines to check for error handling violations?

Yes, you can use these Rust API guidelines to check for error handling violations. The Skill provides comprehensive references to review code snippets and ensure robust, maintainable error handling patterns.

When do I need to check my Rust code against ecosystem best practices?

You need to check Rust code against ecosystem best practices when reviewing a new library or improving code quality. This ensures your API design, safety, and idiomatic patterns align with established community and industry standards.