Python
alinaqi/maggy
Python development with ruff, mypy, pytest - TDD and type safety
Use this before writing Python code, creating Python scripts, modifying Python files, or when user asks to "write python", "create a python script", "implement in python".
Install Writing Python
$ npx skills add archibate/dotfiles-opencode --skill writing-python -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install archibate/dotfiles-opencode writing-python --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/writing-python .claude/skills/writing-python && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "writing-python" agent skill from https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode/tree/main/skills/writing-python into .claude/skills/writing-python/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "writing-python", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode/tree/main/skills/writing-pythonType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add archibate/dotfiles-opencode --skill writing-python -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install archibate/dotfiles-opencode writing-python --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/writing-python .agents/skills/writing-python && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "writing-python" agent skill from https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode/tree/main/skills/writing-python into .agents/skills/writing-python/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "writing-python", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add archibate/dotfiles-opencode --skill writing-python -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install archibate/dotfiles-opencode writing-python --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/writing-python .cursor/skills/writing-python && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "writing-python" agent skill from https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode/tree/main/skills/writing-python into .cursor/skills/writing-python/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "writing-python", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode.git --path skills/writing-python--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add archibate/dotfiles-opencode --skill writing-python -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install archibate/dotfiles-opencode writing-python --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/writing-python .gemini/skills/writing-python && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "writing-python" agent skill from https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode/tree/main/skills/writing-python into .gemini/skills/writing-python/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "writing-python", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install archibate/dotfiles-opencode writing-pythonInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add archibate/dotfiles-opencode --skill writing-python -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/writing-python .github/skills/writing-python && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "writing-python" agent skill from https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode/tree/main/skills/writing-python into .github/skills/writing-python/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "writing-python", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add archibate/dotfiles-opencode --skill writing-python -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install archibate/dotfiles-opencode writing-python --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/writing-python .opencode/skills/writing-python && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "writing-python" agent skill from https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode/tree/main/skills/writing-python into .opencode/skills/writing-python/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "writing-python", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
writing-python- GitHub stars
- 107
- Token cost
- ~2.3k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 559 words
- Files
- 4 (incl. references)
- Skills in repo
- 34
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- None found
At a glance
Use this before writing Python code, creating Python scripts, modifying Python files, or when user asks to "write python", "create a python script", "implement in python".
- Works in 7 steps: Basic structure - Create script with… → Test immediately - Run with uv run… → Add --dry-run - Show what would happen… → …
- Asks to write python
- SKILL.md covers Quick Start, Development Tools, Script Development Workflow and UV Commands Reference, plus 4 more sections
- Calls uv and uvx; needs API_KEY
What it does
Writing Python is an agent skill from archibate/dotfiles-opencode. Use this before writing Python code, creating Python scripts, modifying Python files, or when user asks to "write python", "create a python script", "implement in python". TRIGGER when starting any Python development task.
Its SKILL.md is about 2.3k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 4 other files, including reference files (for example `references/pyright.md`, `references/pytest.md` and `references/ruff.md`).
It sits in Development, covering Type safety, Linting and formatting and Test-driven development. It works with Python, Ruff and pytest. The repository describes itself as: Archibate's personal configuration for OpenCode.
When your agent uses it
- Asks to write python
- Create a python script
- Implement in python
- Starting any Python development task
Example prompts
- “write python”
- “create a python script”
- “implement in python”
- “/writing-python”
Requirements
- Python 3
- A credential in API_KEY
Workflow steps
7 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- Basic structure - Create script with --help flag
- Test immediately - Run with uv run python3 script.py --help
- Add --dry-run - Show what would happen without executing
- Test again - Verify dry-run output
- Add --verbose - Detailed output for debugging
- Test again - Verify verbose mode
- Continue incrementally - Add features one at a time, testing each
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 46b6b23. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
Shell commands in SKILL.md call:
uvuvx
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md. Its commands use uv and uvx, which can reach the network depending on how they are called.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names these keys or tokens, usually read from environment variables:
API_KEY
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Writing Python loads about 2.3k tokens when it runs, and up to ~6.3k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 59 tokens; SKILL.md has 559 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check: notes
The automated check noted patterns worth knowing about, such as sudo or a known installer.
- NoteMentions a .env fileSKILL.md:366
Store secrets in `.env` files, never in code: - NoteMentions a .env fileSKILL.md:369
# Load from .env file - NoteMentions a .env fileSKILL.md:383
- **Never commit secrets** - Add `.env` to `.gitignore` - NoteMentions a .env fileSKILL.md:392
.env - NoteMentions a .env fileSKILL.md:393
.env.local - NoteMentions a .env fileSKILL.md:394
.env.*.local
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
Without a licence we can't republish the file, so here is its outline and opening line. It has 559 words (~2,330 tokens).
“Modern Python development using uv for package management, PEP 723 for single-file scripts, and best-in-class tooling.”
- name
- writing-python
Files
SKILL.md and 3 other files (references) in skills/writing-python of archibate/dotfiles-opencode.
- SKILL.md
- references/pyright.md
- references/pytest.md
- references/ruff.md
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 46b6b23
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Questions about Writing Python
What does Writing Python do?
Use this before writing Python code, creating Python scripts, modifying Python files, or when user asks to "write python", "create a python script", "implement in python". Writing Python is an agent skill from archibate/dotfiles-opencode. Use this before writing Python code, creating Python scripts, modifying Python files, or when user asks to "write python", "create a python script", "implement in python".
When should I use Writing Python?
Writing Python fits situations like: asks to write python; create a python script; implement in python; starting any Python development task.
How do I install Writing Python in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add archibate/dotfiles-opencode --skill writing-python -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/writing-python in archibate/dotfiles-opencode) into .claude/skills/writing-python in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Writing Python in Codex?
Run `npx skills add archibate/dotfiles-opencode --skill writing-python -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/writing-python in archibate/dotfiles-opencode) into .agents/skills/writing-python in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Writing Python in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add archibate/dotfiles-opencode --skill writing-python -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/writing-python, .gemini/skills/writing-python, .github/skills/writing-python and .opencode/skills/writing-python in your project.
What does Writing Python need to run?
Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Writing Python needs the command-line tools its instructions call (uv and uvx) and credentials named API_KEY. Our summary lists: Python 3; A credential in API_KEY.
Does Writing Python access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Its commands use uv and uvx, which can reach the network depending on how they are called. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Writing Python safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found notes only (mentions a .env file), nothing it rates as a warning. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Writing Python use?
No licence was found for Writing Python or its repository. Without one, default copyright applies: ask the author before reusing or redistributing it.
How many tokens does Writing Python use?
About 2.3k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 9.3k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 4k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.
What are the alternatives to Writing Python?
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Who maintains Writing Python?
archibate (a GitHub user) maintains it in archibate/dotfiles-opencode, which has 107 GitHub stars. The repository holds 34 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on April 29, 2026.
Source: archibate/dotfiles-opencode on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.