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type hints

by pluginagentmarketplace

Python type hints, type checking, and static analysis with mypy

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-python --skill type-hints
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads type hints automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Python Type Hints Skill

Overview

Master Python type hints for better code quality, IDE support, and static type checking with mypy.

Topics Covered

Basic Type Hints

  • Variable annotations
  • Function signatures
  • Return types
  • Optional types
  • Union types

Advanced Typing

  • Generic types
  • TypeVar and ParamSpec
  • Protocol and structural typing
  • Literal types
  • TypedDict

Type Checking

  • mypy configuration
  • Strict mode settings
  • Type ignore comments
  • Stub files (.pyi)
  • Type coverage

Runtime Types

  • typing_extensions
  • Pydantic validation
  • Runtime type checking
  • Dataclasses with types
  • attrs integration

Best Practices

  • Gradual typing strategy
  • Third-party type stubs
  • CI type checking
  • Documentation with types
  • Type-driven development

Prerequisites

  • Python fundamentals
  • OOP concepts

Learning Outcomes

  • Write type-annotated code
  • Configure mypy properly
  • Use generic types
  • Implement protocols

FAQ

What does the type hints skill do?

Python type hints, type checking, and static analysis with mypy

How do I install type hints?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-python --skill type-hints in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/type-hints/ (personal) or .claude/skills/type-hints/ (project).

Which AI agents can use type hints?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is type hints safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains type hints?

It is published by pluginagentmarketplace in pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-python. It has 127 recorded installs.

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