sota-c-cpp

Audit C/C++ code using C++23 rules for memory safety, security, and performance.

12|2|Updated Jun 17, 2026
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Skill: sota-c-cpp
Source: https://github.com/martinholovsky/SOTA-skills/tree/main/skills/sota-c-cpp
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/martinholovsky/SOTA-skills --skill sota-c-cpp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill enforces C++23 engineering best practices to build and audit C/C++ code, ensuring memory safety, security, and performance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Memory Safety: Rules for RAII, bounds checking, and sanitizers to prevent buffer overflows, use-after-free, and other memory safety issues.
  • Security: Guidelines for secure coding, including input validation, format string protection, and cryptography.
  • Performance: Recommendations for efficient memory management, algorithm choice, and compiler optimizations.
  • Use Case: For developers and security auditors building or reviewing C/C++ applications, to ensure adherence to modern, secure coding practices.

Quick Start

Run the sota-c-cpp skill to audit your codebase with the provided rules.

Frequently Asked Questions about sota-c-cpp

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

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How do I enforce C++23 memory safety and prevent buffer overflows in my codebase?

To enforce C++23 memory safety and prevent buffer overflows, you apply rules for RAII, bounds checking, and sanitizers. This audits C/C++ code to eliminate use-after-free vulnerabilities and secure memory management.

What is the best way to audit C++ code for secure coding practices?

The best way to audit C++ code for secure coding practices is to evaluate it against state-of-the-art C++23 engineering rules. This checks for proper input validation, format string protection, and cryptography implementations.

How do I optimize C++ performance and memory management with compiler optimizations?

You optimize C++ performance and memory management with compiler optimizations by following state-of-the-art engineering guidelines. These rules recommend efficient algorithms and memory utilization patterns tailored for C++23.

Do I need a working C++ environment and build tools to use C++23 engineering rules?

Yes, you need a working C++ environment and build tools to apply C++23 engineering rules. These state-of-the-art auditing guidelines require an active build setup to run sanitizers and validate memory safety.

When do I need RAII and bounds checking for C++ security auditing?

You need RAII and bounds checking for C++ security auditing when preventing memory safety issues like use-after-free and buffer overflows. These C++23 practices ensure resource acquisition prevents leaks during codebase reviews.