rust-coding-standards

Codify Rust coding standards for safety, readability, and maintainability.

Updated Dec 15, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/tacogips/ign-template --skill rust-coding-standards-tacogips
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Skill: rust-coding-standards
Source: https://github.com/tacogips/ign-template/tree/main/rust-v1/.claude/skills/rust-coding-standards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tacogips/ign-template --skill rust-coding-standards-tacogips

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams maintain consistent, safe, and maintainable Rust code by codifying widely adopted patterns, naming conventions, and architecture guidelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Type safety and error handling: promotes newtype patterns, Result-driven error flows, and clear error propagation.
  • Project layout and API design: prescribes module structure, public API surface, and private implementation details for maintainable codebases.
  • Async and performance guidance: provides patterns for asynchronous Rust, avoiding common pitfalls, and advice on zero-cost abstractions.
  • Use Case: when reviewing or refactoring Rust modules, apply these standards to ensure readability, safety, and scalability across the codebase.

Quick Start

Review a Rust module against the guidelines in this skill and implement the recommended patterns when you refactor or write new code.

Frequently Asked Questions about rust-coding-standards

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

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What are the best practices for Rust error handling and type safety?

Rust coding standards improve safety and maintainability by promoting the newtype pattern for type safety and Result-driven flows for error handling. These patterns ensure explicit error propagation and compile-time guarantees.

How do I structure a Rust project for better maintainability?

Structuring a Rust project for maintainability requires codifying module structures, defining clear public API surfaces, and hiding private implementation details. This clean architecture approach ensures readability and scalability across the codebase.

What are common pitfalls in asynchronous Rust and how do I avoid them?

Common pitfalls in asynchronous Rust include mismanaging async states and misapplying abstractions. You can avoid these by applying documented async coding standards that provide concrete patterns for asynchronous Rust and zero-cost abstractions.

Can I use these Rust coding standards to review and refactor existing modules?

Yes, you can use these Rust coding standards to review and refactor existing modules. The standards provide documented guidelines and concrete examples to apply during daily workflows, ensuring readability, safety, and scalability when refactoring.

Does Rust coding standards guidance cover zero-cost abstractions?

Yes, Rust coding standards guidance covers zero-cost abstractions. It provides specific advice on asynchronous Rust patterns and performance guidance to help developers avoid common pitfalls while maintaining clean architecture.