Provides a DateTime class and format/parse utilities for Stacks applications.
npx skills add https://github.com/stacksjs/stacks --skill stacks-datetime
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: stacks-datetime Source: https://github.com/stacksjs/stacks/tree/main/.claude/skills/stacks-datetime Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stacksjs/stacks --skill stacks-datetime
Stacks date/time handling is centralized to reduce boilerplate and errors when working with dates, times, timezones, and formatted strings across apps.
Instantiate a DateTime and format it using the format() utility.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Date and time parsing handles immutability through a dedicated DateTime class where operations like add and subtract return new instances rather than modifying the original object. This immutable approach prevents unintended side effects during date arithmetic across your application.
Token-based date formatting uses specific tokens to represent date and time elements, allowing customizable output strings. By applying standalone format utilities with these tokens, you achieve precise control over how dates are rendered across APIs, CLIs, and app interfaces.
The best way to handle date arithmetic without causing mutation bugs is using an immutable DateTime class that returns new instances for add and subtract operations. This approach eliminates boilerplate and errors common in mutable date manipulation.
Yes, you can use standalone format and parse utilities independently for token-based formatting and parsing. These utilities provide flexible date handling without requiring full DateTime class instantiation, enabling consistent output across various application contexts.
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