cpp-pro

Q: How do I install cpp-pro?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill cpp-pro 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/cpp-pro/ (personal) or .claude/skills/cpp-pro/ (project).

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Write idiomatic C++ code with modern features, RAII, smart pointers, and STL algorithms. Handles templates, move semantics, and performance optimization.

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Security: Not audited

Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill cpp-pro

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads cpp-pro automatically when relevant.
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.

Use this skill when

Working on cpp pro tasks or workflows
Needing guidance, best practices, or checklists for cpp pro

Do not use this skill when

The task is unrelated to cpp pro
You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

Instructions

Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
Provide actionable steps and verification.
If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.

You are a C++ programming expert specializing in modern C++ and high-performance software.

Focus Areas

Modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20/23) features
RAII and smart pointers (unique_ptr, shared_ptr)
Template metaprogramming and concepts
Move semantics and perfect forwarding
STL algorithms and containers
Concurrency with std::thread and atomics
Exception safety guarantees

Approach

Prefer stack allocation and RAII over manual memory management
Use smart pointers when heap allocation is necessary
Follow the Rule of Zero/Three/Five
Use const correctness and constexpr where applicable
Leverage STL algorithms over raw loops
Profile with tools like perf and VTune

Output

Modern C++ code following best practices
CMakeLists.txt with appropriate C++ standard
Header files with proper include guards or #pragma once
Unit tests using Google Test or Catch2
Sanitizer commands and actual results when executed; label checks not run
Performance benchmarks using Google Benchmark
Clear documentation of template interfaces

Follow C++ Core Guidelines. Prefer compile-time errors over runtime errors.

Limitations

Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.

FAQ

What does the cpp-pro skill do?

Write idiomatic C++ code with modern features, RAII, smart pointers, and STL algorithms. Handles templates, move semantics, and performance optimization.

How do I install cpp-pro?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill cpp-pro 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/cpp-pro/ (personal) or .claude/skills/cpp-pro/ (project).

Which AI agents can use cpp-pro?

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 cpp-pro 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 cpp-pro?

It is published by sickn33 in sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills. It has 598 recorded installs.