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Python Patterns

Write Python using idiomatic patterns like protocols, dataclasses, context managers and async code

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affaan-m/ECC
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What it does

This skill gives the AI agent a reference guide of Python-specific coding patterns and best practices, so when it writes or reviews Python it favours idioms such as Protocols for duck typing, dataclasses for data objects, context managers for resource handling, decorators, async/await, modern type hints, and a suggested package layout. It contains only instructional text and code examples; it does not run anything by itself.

Great for

  • Developers who want Python code written or reviewed in a more idiomatic style
  • Students learning common Python design patterns with worked examples
  • Teams wanting consistent type hints and project structure across Python code

Skip it if

  • Projects that are not written in Python, since the guidance is Python-specific
  • Experienced teams whose own style guide should override generic patterns, because the skill's examples are illustrative and not tied to any particular framework or codebase

Try asking

  • “Refactor this Python service class to use a Protocol for its repository dependency”
  • “Show me how to write a context manager for database transactions in Python”
  • “Review my async Python code and suggest Pythonic improvements with type hints”
  • “Suggest a package layout for a Python project with domain and services folders”
Step-by-step guide: how to use Python PatternsInstall, first run, examples, tips and FAQs

Install in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Download the skill

    The ZIP contains the 1 original files, the MIT licence and an attribution note.

    python-patterns.zip
  2. 2

    Add it to your agent

    Claude Code (all projects)

    mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && unzip python-patterns.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/

    Claude Code / Agent SDK (this project only)

    mkdir -p .claude/skills && unzip python-patterns.zip -d .claude/skills/

    Claude apps (web/desktop): Settings → Capabilities → Skills → Upload skill, and choose the ZIP.

  3. 3

    Ask for the task

    No special command needed — the agent reads the skill's description and loads it when your request matches. Try one of the prompts above.

Get better results

  • Name the Python version you target, since examples use features such as the X | Y union syntax and match statements that need Python 3.10 or newer.
  • Ask the agent to adapt the patterns to your existing codebase rather than applying them wholesale.
  • Check generated code by running your own tests, because example snippets contain placeholder implementations such as pass.

What's inside

  • SKILL.md

Redistributed unmodified from affaan-m/ECC under the MIT licence. The assessment was drafted with AI from the skill's files on 2026-10-29. Skills can instruct your agent to run code — read SKILL.md and any scripts before installing.