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Development conventions and patterns for ECC. JavaScript project with conventional commits.

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RepositoryECC
Skill nameecc-conventions
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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • 1 bundled files

    Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.

  • Open source

    Published by affaan-m on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Ecc Conventions AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
    https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/tree/main/.agents/skills/ecc-conventions
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC.git /tmp/ECC
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/ECC/.agents/skills/ecc-conventions .claude/skills/ecc-conventions
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Ecc Conventions in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Ecc Conventions on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Ecc Conventions is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

ECC Conventions

Generated from affaan-m/ECC on 2026-03-20

Overview

This skill teaches Claude the development patterns and conventions used in ECC.

Tech Stack

  • Primary Language: JavaScript
  • Architecture: hybrid module organization
  • Test Location: separate

When to Use This Skill

Activate this skill when:

  • Making changes to this repository
  • Adding new features following established patterns
  • Writing tests that match project conventions
  • Creating commits with proper message format

Commit Conventions

Follow these commit message conventions based on 500 analyzed commits.

Commit Style: Conventional Commits

Prefixes Used

  • fix
  • test
  • feat
  • docs

Message Guidelines

  • Average message length: ~65 characters
  • Keep first line concise and descriptive
  • Use imperative mood ("Add feature" not "Added feature")

Commit message example

text
feat(rules): add C# language support

Commit message example

text
chore(deps-dev): bump flatted (#675)

Commit message example

text
fix: auto-detect ECC root from plugin cache when CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT is unset (#547) (#691)

Commit message example

text
docs: add Antigravity setup and usage guide (#552)

Commit message example

text
merge: PR #529 — feat(skills): add documentation-lookup, bun-runtime, nextjs-turbopack; feat(agents): add rust-reviewer

Commit message example

text
Revert "Add Kiro IDE support (.kiro/) (#548)"

Commit message example

text
Add Kiro IDE support (.kiro/) (#548)

Commit message example

text
feat: add block-no-verify hook for Claude Code and Cursor (#649)

Architecture

Project Structure: Single Package

This project uses hybrid module organization.

Configuration Files

  • .github/workflows/ci.yml
  • .github/workflows/maintenance.yml
  • .github/workflows/monthly-metrics.yml
  • .github/workflows/release.yml
  • .github/workflows/reusable-release.yml
  • .github/workflows/reusable-test.yml
  • .github/workflows/reusable-validate.yml
  • .opencode/package.json
  • .opencode/tsconfig.json
  • .prettierrc
  • eslint.config.js
  • package.json

Guidelines

  • This project uses a hybrid organization
  • Follow existing patterns when adding new code

Code Style

Language: JavaScript

Naming Conventions

ElementConvention
FilescamelCase
FunctionscamelCase
ClassesPascalCase
ConstantsSCREAMING_SNAKE_CASE

Import Style: Relative Imports

Export Style: Mixed Style

Preferred import style

typescript
// Use relative imports
import { Button } from '../components/Button'
import { useAuth } from './hooks/useAuth'

Testing

Test Framework

No specific test framework detected — use the repository's existing test patterns.

File Pattern: *.test.js

Test Types

  • Unit tests: Test individual functions and components in isolation
  • Integration tests: Test interactions between multiple components/services

Coverage

This project has coverage reporting configured. Aim for 80%+ coverage.

Error Handling

Error Handling Style: Try-Catch Blocks

Standard error handling pattern

typescript
try {
  const result = await riskyOperation()
  return result
} catch (error) {
  console.error('Operation failed:', error)
  throw new Error('User-friendly message')
}

Common Workflows

These workflows were detected from analyzing commit patterns.

Database Migration

Database schema changes with migration files

Frequency: ~2 times per month

Steps:

  1. Create migration file
  2. Update schema definitions
  3. Generate/update types

Files typically involved:

  • **/schema.*
  • migrations/*

Example commit sequence:

feat: implement --with/--without selective install flags (#679)
fix: sync catalog counts with filesystem (27 agents, 113 skills, 58 commands) (#693)
feat(rules): add Rust language rules (rebased #660) (#686)

Feature Development

Standard feature implementation workflow

Frequency: ~22 times per month

Steps:

  1. Add feature implementation
  2. Add tests for feature
  3. Update documentation

Files typically involved:

  • manifests/*
  • schemas/*
  • **/*.test.*
  • **/api/**

Example commit sequence:

feat(skills): add documentation-lookup, bun-runtime, nextjs-turbopack; feat(agents): add rust-reviewer
docs(skills): align documentation-lookup with CONTRIBUTING template; add cross-harness (Codex/Cursor) skill copies
fix: address PR review — skill template (When to use, How it works, Examples), bun.lock, next build note, rust-reviewer CI note, doc-lookup privacy/uncertainty

Add Language Rules

Adds a new programming language to the rules system, including coding style, hooks, patterns, security, and testing guidelines.

Frequency: ~2 times per month

Steps:

  1. Create a new directory under rules/{language}/
  2. Add coding-style.md, hooks.md, patterns.md, security.md, and testing.md files with language-specific content
  3. Optionally reference or link to related skills

Files typically involved:

  • rules/*/coding-style.md
  • rules/*/hooks.md
  • rules/*/patterns.md
  • rules/*/security.md
  • rules/*/testing.md

Example commit sequence:

Create a new directory under rules/{language}/
Add coding-style.md, hooks.md, patterns.md, security.md, and testing.md files with language-specific content
Optionally reference or link to related skills

Add New Skill

Adds a new skill to the system, documenting its workflow, triggers, and usage, often with supporting scripts.

Frequency: ~4 times per month

Steps:

  1. Create a new directory under skills/{skill-name}/
  2. Add SKILL.md with documentation (When to Use, How It Works, Examples, etc.)
  3. Optionally add scripts or supporting files under skills/{skill-name}/scripts/
  4. Address review feedback and iterate on documentation

Files typically involved:

  • skills/*/SKILL.md
  • skills/*/scripts/*.sh
  • skills/*/scripts/*.js

Example commit sequence:

Create a new directory under skills/{skill-name}/
Add SKILL.md with documentation (When to Use, How It Works, Examples, etc.)
Optionally add scripts or supporting files under skills/{skill-name}/scripts/
Address review feedback and iterate on documentation

Add New Agent

Adds a new agent to the system for code review, build resolution, or other automated tasks.

Frequency: ~2 times per month

Steps:

  1. Create a new agent markdown file under agents/{agent-name}.md
  2. Register the agent in AGENTS.md
  3. Optionally update README.md and docs/COMMAND-AGENT-MAP.md

Files typically involved:

  • agents/*.md
  • AGENTS.md
  • README.md
  • docs/COMMAND-AGENT-MAP.md

Example commit sequence:

Create a new agent markdown file under agents/{agent-name}.md
Register the agent in AGENTS.md
Optionally update README.md and docs/COMMAND-AGENT-MAP.md

Add New Workflow Surface

Adds or updates a workflow entrypoint. Default to skills-first; only add a command shim when legacy slash compatibility is still required.

Frequency: ~1 times per month

Steps:

  1. Create or update the canonical workflow under skills/{skill-name}/SKILL.md
  2. Only if needed, add or update commands/{command-name}.md as a compatibility shim

Files typically involved:

  • skills/*/SKILL.md
  • commands/*.md (only when a legacy shim is intentionally retained)

Example commit sequence:

Create or update the canonical skill under skills/{skill-name}/SKILL.md
Only if needed, add or update commands/{command-name}.md as a compatibility shim

Sync Catalog Counts

Synchronizes the documented counts of agents, skills, and commands in AGENTS.md and README.md with the actual repository state.

Frequency: ~3 times per month

Steps:

  1. Update agent, skill, and command counts in AGENTS.md
  2. Update the same counts in README.md (quick-start, comparison table, etc.)
  3. Optionally update other documentation files

Files typically involved:

  • AGENTS.md
  • README.md

Example commit sequence:

Update agent, skill, and command counts in AGENTS.md
Update the same counts in README.md (quick-start, comparison table, etc.)
Optionally update other documentation files

Add Cross Harness Skill Copies

Adds skill copies for different agent harnesses (e.g., Codex, Cursor, Antigravity) to ensure compatibility across platforms.

Frequency: ~2 times per month

Steps:

  1. Copy or adapt SKILL.md to .agents/skills/{skill}/SKILL.md and/or .cursor/skills/{skill}/SKILL.md
  2. Optionally add harness-specific openai.yaml or config files
  3. Address review feedback to align with CONTRIBUTING template

Files typically involved:

  • .agents/skills/*/SKILL.md
  • .cursor/skills/*/SKILL.md
  • .agents/skills/*/agents/openai.yaml

Example commit sequence:

Copy or adapt SKILL.md to .agents/skills/{skill}/SKILL.md and/or .cursor/skills/{skill}/SKILL.md
Optionally add harness-specific openai.yaml or config files
Address review feedback to align with CONTRIBUTING template

Add Or Update Hook

Adds or updates git or bash hooks to enforce workflow, quality, or security policies.

Frequency: ~1 times per month

Steps:

  1. Add or update hook scripts in hooks/ or scripts/hooks/
  2. Register the hook in hooks/hooks.json or similar config
  3. Optionally add or update tests in tests/hooks/

Files typically involved:

  • hooks/*.hook
  • hooks/hooks.json
  • scripts/hooks/*.js
  • tests/hooks/*.test.js
  • .cursor/hooks.json

Example commit sequence:

Add or update hook scripts in hooks/ or scripts/hooks/
Register the hook in hooks/hooks.json or similar config
Optionally add or update tests in tests/hooks/

Address Review Feedback

Addresses code review feedback by updating documentation, scripts, or configuration for clarity, correctness, or convention alignment.

Frequency: ~4 times per month

Steps:

  1. Edit SKILL.md, agent, or command files to address reviewer comments
  2. Update examples, headings, or configuration as requested
  3. Iterate until all review feedback is resolved

Files typically involved:

  • skills/*/SKILL.md
  • agents/*.md
  • commands/*.md
  • .agents/skills/*/SKILL.md
  • .cursor/skills/*/SKILL.md

Example commit sequence:

Edit SKILL.md, agent, or command files to address reviewer comments
Update examples, headings, or configuration as requested
Iterate until all review feedback is resolved

Best Practices

Based on analysis of the codebase, follow these practices:

Do

  • Use conventional commit format (feat:, fix:, etc.)
  • Follow *.test.js naming pattern
  • Use camelCase for file names
  • Prefer mixed exports

Don't

  • Don't write vague commit messages
  • Don't skip tests for new features
  • Don't deviate from established patterns without discussion

This skill was auto-generated by ECC Tools. Review and customize as needed for your team.

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Ecc Conventions AI skill do?

Development conventions and patterns for ECC. JavaScript project with conventional commits.

Why use Ecc Conventions on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Ecc Conventions is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Ecc Conventions in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/tree/main/.agents/skills/ecc-conventions. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Ecc Conventions?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Ecc Conventions?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Ecc Conventions with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Ecc Conventions AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by affaan-m under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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