Does this skill include testing utilities?

Yes, it covers ASPEC for compile-time and runtime assertions, as well as ATH::Spec for integrated HTTP response testing.

How does this skill help with Crystal development?

It provides Claude with specific context on Athena-specific syntax, annotations, and architectural patterns, resulting in more accurate and idiomatic code generation.

What is the Athena Framework?

Athena is a modular, Symfony-inspired ecosystem for the Crystal programming language, providing independent components for web development, CLI tools, and more.

Can I use individual Athena components without the full framework?

Yes, Athena is designed so that components like the Serializer (ASR), Validator (AVD), and Console (ACON) can be used independently or together.

Is Athena suitable for building CLI tools?

Absolutely, the Athena Console (ACON) component is specifically designed for building robust, styled, and maintainable command-line interfaces.

Athena Framework for Crystal

Name: Athena Framework for Crystal
Author: watzon

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API Development

Builds modular, high-performance web applications and REST APIs using the Crystal programming language and the Symfony-inspired Athena ecosystem.

The Athena Framework skill provides specialized guidance for the Athena ecosystem, a modular suite of components for the Crystal programming language. It enables developers to implement complex routing, robust dependency injection, and declarative data validation through a Symfony-inspired architecture. Whether you are building full-stack web applications, lightweight REST APIs, or sophisticated CLI tools, this skill provides the implementation patterns and best practices needed to leverage Athena's reusable components—like ART for routing and ADI for dependency injection—effectively within your project.

Key Features

01Provides declarative data validation and object serialization patterns

02Implements modular component architectures including Routing, DI, and Serializer

03Streamlines REST API development with annotation-based routing and controllers

04Supports event-driven architecture and CLI command creation with Athena Console

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06Facilitates robust dependency injection and IoC container management

Use Cases

01Building complex CLI applications with structured command and input handling

02Implementing service-oriented architectures using advanced Dependency Injection

03Developing high-performance, type-safe RESTful APIs with Crystal

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add watzon/claude-code athena-framework

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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