Does it support project-specific configuration files?

Yes, it automatically detects and respects settings in pyproject.toml or ruff.toml to ensure formatting matches your team's specific style requirements.

Can I preview changes before they are applied to my files?

Yes, you can use the --diff and --check commands to visualize proposed changes and validate compliance without actually modifying your source code.

How much faster is Ruff compared to traditional formatters?

Ruff is written in Rust and typically performs 10-30x faster than Python-based formatters like Black, making it ideal for large codebases.

Can I use this skill to format Jupyter notebooks?

Absolutely. This skill includes full support for formatting code cells within .ipynb files to maintain consistency across all Python assets.

Is Ruff Formatting compatible with Black?

Yes, Ruff is designed as a drop-in replacement for Black and is 99.9% compatible with Black's formatting rules while offering significantly better performance.

Ruff Python Formatting

Name: Ruff Python Formatting
Author: laurigates

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Standardizes Python code style using Ruff, providing lightning-fast, Black-compatible formatting for consistent development workflows.

The Ruff Formatting skill enables Claude to automatically enforce consistent Python code styles using the high-performance Ruff formatter. It provides a drop-in replacement for Black that is significantly faster, written in Rust, and capable of handling complex configurations via pyproject.toml or ruff.toml. This skill is ideal for maintaining code quality in large repositories, automating formatting tasks, and ensuring compliance with PEP 8 standards across entire Python projects, including docstrings and Jupyter notebooks.

Key Features

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02Advanced docstring code example formatting

03Integrated support for Jupyter Notebooks (.ipynb)

04Full Black-compatibility for seamless migration

05Preview changes with --diff before applying modifications

06Blazing fast performance (10-30x faster than Black)

Use Cases

01Automating codebase-wide reformatting during project migrations

02Formatting Python docstrings and code examples for professional documentation

03Enforcing code style consistency in CI/CD pipelines and pre-commit hooks

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add laurigates/claude-plugins ruff-formatting

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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