write-script-php

Generate standardized PHP script skeletons with guarded main functions and resource declarations.

Updated Feb 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adamkingsbury/unified-data-model --skill write-script-php-adamkingsbury
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Skill: write-script-php
Source: https://github.com/adamkingsbury/unified-data-model/tree/main/.claude/skills/write-script-php
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adamkingsbury/unified-data-model --skill write-script-php-adamkingsbury

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writing PHP scripts often requires boilerplate and ad-hoc conventions. This Skill enforces a consistent skeleton with a guarded main function and explicit resource handling to improve reliability and reuse.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standard PHP skeleton: Script begins with <?php and defines a typed main function.
  • Resource typing guard: Automatically checks and defines resource types (e.g., database config) before main execution.
  • Library dependencies: Documents required libraries via comments before main to ensure reproducible environments.
  • Use Case: When building data-processing automation scripts that must connect to a database and use external libraries, this Skill guides you to a consistent, testable structure.

Quick Start

Create a PHP script that starts with <?php, defines a main function, and declares resource types and libraries using the documented pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions about write-script-php

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

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How do I standardize a PHP script skeleton for automation utilities?

To standardize a PHP script skeleton, start the file with <?php, define a typed main function, and use structured comments to declare required class-based resources and library dependencies, ensuring a consistent, testable structure for automation utilities.

What is the best way to document library dependencies in PHP scripts?

The best way to document library dependencies in PHP scripts is by using structured comments placed before the main execution block. This ensures reproducible environments by explicitly declaring required external libraries alongside configurable resources.

Does this PHP script generator support resource typing guards for database configs?

Yes, the PHP script generation process supports resource typing guards by automatically checking and defining resource types, such as database configurations, before main execution. This guards resource pattern improves reliability and reuse in data-processing tasks.

How do I structure a PHP automation script that relies on external libraries?

Structure a PHP automation script by beginning with <?php, defining a guarded typed main function, and documenting required external libraries and class-based resources via structured comments to guide the integration and data-processing tasks consistently.

When do I need a guarded main function in PHP automation scripts?

You need a guarded main function in PHP automation scripts when building data-processing utilities that must connect to databases or use external libraries. This pattern enforces explicit resource handling and improves reliability before main execution begins.