write-coding-standards-from-file

The write-coding-standards-from-file skill generates a structured coding standards document by analyzing one or more source files or folders. It examines the syntax and style patterns present in the provided input, such as indentation, variable naming conventions, commenting practices, and structural patterns in conditionals and functions. This allows teams to automatically derive consistent and project-specific coding guidelines without manually defining them from scratch, ensuring that standards accurately reflect the existing codebase.

The skill supports both single-file and multi-file analysis. When multiple files or a folder are provided, it aggregates their contents into a unified dataset before generating the standards, treating them as a single reference source. It includes configurable behavior through a set of variables that control output format, file creation, README integration, inconsistency detection, and template selection. These configurations can be overridden dynamically via prompt parameters. Additionally, the skill can detect inconsistencies in coding styles and optionally fix them, depending on the input conditions and configuration rules.

This skill is particularly useful for development teams, technical writers, and project maintainers who need to formalize coding conventions based on real-world code usage. It is well-suited for onboarding documentation, open-source contribution guides, and internal engineering standards. By automating the extraction of coding practices, it reduces manual effort and helps enforce consistency across projects, especially in environments with evolving or loosely defined style guidelines.