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python-anti-patternsby Seth HobsonDevelopmentGitHub stars: 41.8k

Python Anti-Patterns skill: what it does and how to install it

Reviews Python code for common anti-patterns in configuration, error handling, resource use, typing and testing.

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Install

$ npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill python-anti-patterns

Run it in a terminal. If your agent is already running, start a new session so it picks the skill up.

About this skill

What it does. Provides a checklist for spotting common Python mistakes, including scattered retries, hard-coded settings, mixed I/O and business logic, unsafe exception handling, blocking calls in async code and incomplete tests. It pairs each issue with a corrective pattern and a quick review checklist.

When to use it. During code review, debugging, refactoring or when setting team standards. For positive design patterns and architecture, use the separate Python design patterns guidance.

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41.8k+1.5k since 5 Oct 2026

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