Can it help eliminate 'Any' types?

Yes, one of its core phases is Type Analysis, which inventories 'Any' usage and plans replacements using Protocols, Generics, and TypedDicts.

Which Python versions are supported?

While it adapts to your project's constraints, it excels at modernizing code for Python 3.10 and above, utilizing features like Union syntax and TypeGuards.

How does it handle automated fixes?

It utilizes Ruff for high-speed formatting and linting, automatically fixing safe issues before initiating more complex architectural changes.

Does it support test-driven development?

Absolutely. Phase 8 of the workflow focuses specifically on writing failing tests against new interfaces before any implementation code is written.

StinkySnake is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to systematically improve Python code quality through static analysis, type refinement, and modernization workflows.

StinkySnake Python Quality Optimizer

Name: StinkySnake Python Quality Optimizer
Author: Jamie-BitFlight

byJamie-BitFlight

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Developer Tools

Automates Python code modernization and quality improvement through systematic static analysis, type refinement, and test-driven refactoring.

StinkySnake is a comprehensive quality improvement system for Python projects that systematically addresses technical debt and legacy code. It guides developers through a multi-phase workflow starting with automated linting and formatting, moving into deep type analysis to eliminate 'Any' types, and culminating in a modernization plan that leverages the latest Python features like Protocols and TypeGuards. By integrating test-driven implementation with rigorous plan reviews, it ensures that codebases remain robust, maintainable, and aligned with modern Pythonic best practices.

Key Features

01Systematic elimination of 'Any' types through deep type analysis

02Modernization planning for Protocols, Generics, and TypeGuards

03Automated static analysis and linting using Ruff and Mypy

0418 GitHub stars

05Test-driven implementation workflow with Pytest integration

06Rigorous plan review and feasibility reporting for breaking changes

Use Cases

01Eliminating technical debt and improving type safety in large modules

02Refactoring legacy Python codebases to modern standards

03Migrating projects to newer Python versions and modern language features

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jamie-bitflight/claude_skills stinkysnake

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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