Write enforceable coding standards from existing tooling with Claude Code

Use coding-standards to turn formatters, linters, and language conventions into a practical team policy.

Install in Claude Code

Claude Code and a local codebase with existing lint settings.

Open the pinned GitHub source below and retrieve the `tech-lead/engineering-excellence/skills/coding-standards/` directory from that revision.
Copy it into `.claude/skills/coding-standards/` in your project, keeping `SKILL.md` and its companion files together.
Open Claude Code in the project root and enter `/coding-standards` followed by the example task.

Example task

In a sample Python repository with Ruff and mixed legacy formatting, ask Claude to read pyproject.toml and draft two rules for new files, one automated check, and an exception process.

What to check

The proposal ties rules to existing configuration, separates automated checks from review judgment, and describes how to handle legacy files.

Original SKILL.md on GitHub · Updated 2026-11-11

Frequently asked question

Do I have to reformat the whole codebase when adding a standard?

A gradual rollout can start with a defined scope, document exceptions, and expand as the team reviews existing files.