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rust-patterns

Guide Rust code reviews and refactoring toward idiomatic, safe patterns.

Updated Mar 20, 2026
Search Tags:#ownership#concurrency#patterns#rust#error-handling#generics#traits
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npx skills add https://github.com/KanakMalpani/General-Private-Skills --skill rust-patterns-kanakmalpani
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Skill: rust-patterns
Source: https://github.com/KanakMalpani/General-Private-Skills/tree/main/skills/rust-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KanakMalpani/General-Private-Skills --skill rust-patterns-kanakmalpani

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps Rust developers write idiomatic, safe, and maintainable code by applying proven patterns for ownership, error handling, concurrency, and modular design.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ownership and borrowing guidance to prevent data races and unnecessary cloning.
  • Error handling patterns using Result, Option, thiserror, and anyhow for libraries and applications.
  • Exhaustive enums, pattern matching, and zero-cost abstractions via traits and generics.
  • Safe concurrency with Arc<Mutex<T>>, channels, and async/await for scalable Rust programs.
  • Practical examples for code reviews, refactoring, and crate/module organization.

Quick Start

Run the included idiomatic Rust examples and refactor a sample function to follow ownership, error handling, and pattern-matching best practices.

Frequently Asked Questions about rust-patterns

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

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How do I handle errors in Rust using Result and Option?▼

Error handling in Rust relies on Result and Option to safely manage failures. This Skill guides you in applying thiserror for libraries and anyhow for applications, ensuring maintainable and exhaustive pattern matching.

What's the best way to prevent data races with Rust ownership and borrowing?▼

Preventing data races requires strict Rust ownership and borrowing rules. This Skill provides ownership guidance to help you avoid unnecessary cloning and write safe, fast concurrent code without data races.

How do I implement safe concurrency in Rust using Arc Mutex and async await?▼

Safe concurrency in Rust is implemented using Arc<Mutex<T>>, channels, and async/await. This Skill demonstrates these patterns to help you build scalable Rust programs that execute safely across threads.

When do I need to use traits and generics for zero-cost abstractions in Rust?▼

You need traits and generics when building zero-cost abstractions in Rust. This Skill shows you how to apply these patterns alongside exhaustive enums and pattern matching to write flexible, idiomatic code.

Does this Rust patterns guidance work for refactoring existing CLI tools?▼

Yes, this Rust patterns guidance works for refactoring existing CLI tools. It applies to new projects, code reviews, and refactoring tasks, enforcing clear module organization and idiomatic code structures.

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