rust-ownership-discipline

Guides Rust developers in choosing ownership, borrowing, string types, and lifetimes.

1|Updated Jan 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rito528/dotfiles --skill rust-ownership-discipline
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Skill: rust-ownership-discipline
Source: https://github.com/rito528/dotfiles/tree/main/config/agents/skills/rust-ownership-discipline
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rito528/dotfiles --skill rust-ownership-discipline

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides you through the nuanced decision-making process of Rust's ownership, borrowing, and string type usage, ensuring you write maintainable and efficient Rust code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ownership Strategy: Provides a set of rules for choosing between ownership, borrowing, and cloning/copying, aligning with Rust's ownership model.
  • String Type Guidance: Offers insights into selecting the right string type (String, &str, Cow, 'static str) based on context and ownership requirements.
  • Real-World Application: Ideal for developers looking to implement robust, high-performance Rust code, especially in the context of data management and lifetime handling.

Quick Start

Apply the rust-ownership-discipline skill to evaluate the ownership strategy for the following Rust struct definition: struct File { content: String, metadata: String }.

Frequently Asked Questions about rust-ownership-discipline

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

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How do I choose between borrowing and ownership for a Rust struct?

Choosing between borrowing and ownership in Rust depends on data encapsulation and API design needs. This Skill evaluates struct definitions and provides rules for deciding whether to own, borrow, or clone data based on lifetime management requirements.

When should I use String vs &str in Rust?

Selecting between String and &str in Rust depends on context and ownership requirements. This Skill offers guidance on choosing the right string type, including Cow and 'static str, to ensure maintainable and efficient memory management.

What is the best way to manage Rust lifetimes for high-performance code?

Managing Rust lifetimes for high-performance code requires informed decisions on ownership semantics and borrowing. This Skill guides developers through lifetime handling and data encapsulation to write robust, efficient Rust applications.

Does this approach work for evaluating existing Rust API design?

Yes, this approach works for evaluating existing Rust API design. The Skill guides developers in making informed decisions regarding ownership semantics, borrowing, and string type selection to refine data management and ensure maintainable code.

Why does my Rust code fail to compile when passing struct references?

Rust code fails to compile with struct references due to strict ownership and borrowing violations. This Skill helps identify the correct ownership strategy and lifetime management rules to resolve borrowing errors and ensure data encapsulation.