auto-type-checking

Q: How do I install auto-type-checking?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/spencerpauly/awesome-cursor-skills --skill auto-type-checking 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/auto-type-checking/ (personal) or .claude/skills/auto-type-checking/ (project).

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Run TypeScript type checking after file edits and immediately flag type errors before moving on. Uses Cursor hooks for automatic enforcement.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/spencerpauly/awesome-cursor-skills --skill auto-type-checking

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 auto-type-checking 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.

Auto Type Checking

Catch type errors immediately after every edit instead of discovering them at build time.

Manual Workflow

After editing a TypeScript file, run:

npx tsc --noEmit 2>&1 | head -30

If errors appear, fix them before moving on.

Automated with Cursor Hooks

Add to .cursor/hooks.json to run automatically after every file edit:

{
  "hooks": [
    {
      "event": "afterFileEdit",
      "script": "check-types.sh",
      "pattern": "**/*.{ts,tsx}"
    }
  ]
}

Create .cursor/hooks/check-types.sh:

#!/bin/bash
# Quick type check — only reports errors, doesn't block
npx tsc --noEmit --pretty 2>&1 | head -20
exit 0  # Don't block the agent even if there are errors

chmod +x .cursor/hooks/check-types.sh

What to Check

When type errors appear:

Missing imports: Cannot find name 'X' → add the import
Type mismatches: Type 'string' is not assignable to type 'number' → fix the type or the value
Missing properties: Property 'x' does not exist on type 'Y' → add the property to the interface or fix the access
Null safety: Object is possibly 'null' → add null check or optional chaining
Generic constraints: Type 'X' does not satisfy the constraint 'Y' → fix the generic parameter

Tips

Use --noEmit to type-check without producing output files
For large projects, tsc can be slow — consider --incremental or running only on changed files
If using path aliases, ensure tsconfig.json paths are configured correctly
For monorepos, run tsc from the package root, not the workspace root
Pair with grinding-until-pass for a full "fix until clean" loop

FAQ

What does the auto-type-checking skill do?

Run TypeScript type checking after file edits and immediately flag type errors before moving on. Uses Cursor hooks for automatic enforcement.

How do I install auto-type-checking?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/spencerpauly/awesome-cursor-skills --skill auto-type-checking 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/auto-type-checking/ (personal) or .claude/skills/auto-type-checking/ (project).

Which AI agents can use auto-type-checking?

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 auto-type-checking 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 auto-type-checking?

It is published by spencerpauly in spencerpauly/awesome-cursor-skills. It has 438 recorded installs.