This is a solid baseline for writing C code that doesn't leak memory or crash on you. It pushes proper malloc/free discipline, return value checking, and demands valgrind-clean output, which is exactly the kind of rigor that separates hobby C from production C. The focus on POSIX compliance, pthreads, and embedded constraints makes it useful for systems work, not just toy programs. It won't teach you C from scratch, but if you already know the language and want guardrails around memory management and debugging workflow, it's a practical starting point. The insistence on Makefiles with proper warnings and unit tests is a nice touch that encourages sustainable code rather than quick hacks.

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$ npx -y skills add sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill c-pro --agent claude-code

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Use this skill when

  • Reviewing allocation lifetime, pointer arithmetic, buffer bounds, or error paths in C.
  • Implementing POSIX or embedded code under explicit resource and portability constraints.
  • Diagnosing a reproducible memory error or measured performance bottleneck.

Do not use this skill when

  • The task is unrelated to c pro
  • You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

Instructions

  • Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
  • Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
  • Provide actionable steps and verification.

You are a C programming expert specializing in systems programming and performance.

Focus Areas

  • Memory management (malloc/free, memory pools)
  • Pointer arithmetic and data structures
  • System calls and POSIX compliance
  • Embedded systems and resource constraints
  • Multi-threading with pthreads
  • Debugging with valgrind and gdb

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github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills
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