Where should I store temporary test scripts in the CPython repo?

You should use the .claude/sandbox/ directory for all exploration files and prototypes to avoid cluttering the repository root.

Why does the skill suggest using engineering notebooks?

Engineering notebooks in the .claude/ directory help track problem statements, design decisions, and project state, making the PR review process smoother.

When should I load the specialized 'build' skill?

Load the build skill when you need to compile CPython, run unit tests, debug test failures, or regenerate Argument Clinic files.

What does the CPython dev skill do?

It provides orientation within the CPython repository and coordinates the loading of specialized skills for building, styling, and documenting your changes.

How does this skill handle CPython documentation?

It provides the location of documentation files in the Doc/ directory and directs you to load the specialized 'docs' skill for editing .rst files and NEWS entries.

CPython Core Development

Name: CPython Core Development
Author: gpshead

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Streamlines contributions to the CPython repository by providing codebase orientation and coordinating specialized build, style, and documentation workflows.

This skill serves as the central orchestration point for developers working on the CPython project, the reference implementation of the Python language. It provides a comprehensive map of the repository's internal structure—including the standard library, C extension modules, and the core interpreter—while enforcing best practices for engineering notebooks and sandbox environments. By guiding the transition between specialized tasks like Argument Clinic regeneration, test execution, and documentation updates, it ensures contributors adhere to the specific engineering standards required for core Python development.

主要功能

01Optimized tool recommendations for CPython source code exploration

02Comprehensive repository mapping for Lib, Modules, Objects, and Python cores

03Standardized engineering notebook management for PRs and feature branches

04Automated guidance for Argument Clinic and generated code handling

05Workflow coordination for specialized build, style, and documentation tasks

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使用场景

01Contributing bug fixes or new features to the Python standard library

02Managing the end-to-end development lifecycle from local coding to PR submission

03Navigating and understanding the C-based core of the Python interpreter

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