skills.rest
selfagency
selfagencyCOMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
WebsiteGitHub

write-coding-standards-from-file

Generate coding standards documents from source files or folders.

Updated Mar 11, 2026
Search Tags:#coding standards#style guide#codebase analysis#template generation#inconsistency detection#contribution guidelines#README update
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/selfagency/agentsy --skill write-coding-standards-from-file-selfagency
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: write-coding-standards-from-file
Source: https://github.com/selfagency/agentsy/tree/main/.agents/skills/write-coding-standards-from-file
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/selfagency/agentsy --skill write-coding-standards-from-file-selfagency

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns an existing codebase’s style into a clear, reusable coding-standards document, reducing inconsistency and saving teams time when onboarding or enforcing conventions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Style extraction from source files or folders: Builds standards by analyzing one file or aggregating multiple files’ style signals into a single specification basis.
  • Optional inconsistency detection and fixing: Evaluates indentation, line breaks, comments, quoting, and nesting consistency, then either reports or applies fixes based on configuration.
  • Configurable outputs (new file or README insertion) with templates: Produces standards using minimal/verbose/best-fit templates, and can write to a target document such as CONTRIBUTING.md or insert into README.md at a chosen position.

Quick Start

Ask it to analyze the current TypeScript style file and produce updated coding standards that follow the project’s established conventions.

Frequently Asked Questions about write-coding-standards-from-file

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate coding standards from an existing codebase?▼

Coding standards are extracted by analyzing syntax and style rules from a provided file or folder. The tool aggregates style signals from existing source code and synthesizes them into a reusable specification document for onboarding or refactoring governance.

Can I automatically detect and fix code style inconsistencies in my project?▼

Inconsistency detection evaluates indentation, line breaks, comments, quoting, and nesting consistency. Based on your configuration, it can either report these style inconsistencies or automatically apply fixes across the codebase.

How do I create contribution guidelines from existing code style?▼

Contribution guidelines are created by analyzing your codebase style and outputting a standards document. The tool can write directly to a target document like CONTRIBUTING.md or insert the synthesized standards into README.md at a chosen position.

What is the best way to update a README with new coding conventions?▼

README updates with new coding conventions are handled through configurable template outputs. The tool produces standards using minimal, verbose, or best-fit templates and inserts them directly into README.md at a chosen position.

Can I use external style guides as context when generating codebase standards?▼

External style guides can be fetched as additional context when generating codebase standards. This fetched context supplements the syntax and style rules extracted from your local files or folders to create a comprehensive specification.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
bitovibitovi

2-categorize-files

Categorize codebase files by role and output a JSON mapping.

Official
Basic
BuildSmarterAIBuildSmarterAI

coding-standards

Enforce universal coding standards across TypeScript, JavaScript, React, and Node.js projects.

Community
Intermediate
nguyenphpnguyenphp
41

lint-and-validate

Run linters, type checkers, and security audits across Node.js and Python projects.

Community
Intermediate
AbdullahmohammadarefAbdullahmohammadaref

onboard

Generate a developer onboarding guide from an unfamiliar codebase.

Community
Advanced