Does this skill provide implementation code?

Yes, it includes standardized code snippets for initializing SCI contexts, loading Babashka pods, and compiling ClojureScript to JavaScript.

How does this skill help with browser development?

The skill provides a breakdown of browser-compatible runtimes, helping you choose between Scittle (no build step), Squint (minimal JS output), and Cherry (full macro support).

What is the 'SCI' runtime mentioned in the skill?

SCI is the Small Clojure Interpreter, a sandboxed evaluation engine useful for building plugin systems, configuration DSLs, or interactive REPLs within an application.

When should I use Babashka instead of nbb?

Use Babashka for shell scripts and CLI tools where fast startup and JVM-based tooling are needed. Use nbb when your scripts require native Node.js and npm library access.

What is the primary focus of the Borkdude skill?

It provides domain-specific guidance for selecting and using various ClojureScript runtimes like Babashka, SCI, and Squint based on your specific project requirements.

Borkdude ClojureScript Runtime Selection

Name: Borkdude ClojureScript Runtime Selection
Author: plurigrid

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Developer Tools

Guides developers in selecting and implementing the optimal ClojureScript runtime for scripting, browser, and embedded environments.

About

The Borkdude skill serves as a specialized knowledge base for the ecosystem of tools created by Michiel Borkent, designed to help developers navigate the nuanced world of ClojureScript runtimes. It provides a comprehensive decision matrix and implementation patterns for selecting between Babashka for CLI automation, SCI for sandboxed evaluation, and lightweight compilers like Squint or Cherry for web development. By integrating this skill into Claude Code, developers gain immediate access to context-aware guidance on bundle sizes, startup performance, and interop strategies, ensuring the right tool is used for every execution context from Node.js to the browser.

Key Features

Babashka Pod integration examples for extending CLI capabilities
Implementation patterns for sandboxed evaluation with SCI core
2 GitHub stars
Context-aware decision trees for rapid tool selection
Runtime matrix comparing Babashka, SCI, Cherry, Squint, Scittle, and nbb
Comparison guides for ClojureScript compatibility vs. bundle size

Use Cases

Developing high-performance, bundle-optimized web interfaces using Squint or Cherry
Automating shell scripts and build pipelines with fast-starting Babashka tools
Embedding customized, sandboxed Clojure interpreters into JS or JVM applications

About

Key Features

Babashka Pod integration examples for extending CLI capabilities
Implementation patterns for sandboxed evaluation with SCI core
2 GitHub stars
Context-aware decision trees for rapid tool selection
Runtime matrix comparing Babashka, SCI, Cherry, Squint, Scittle, and nbb
Comparison guides for ClojureScript compatibility vs. bundle size

Use Cases

Developing high-performance, bundle-optimized web interfaces using Squint or Cherry
Automating shell scripts and build pipelines with fast-starting Babashka tools
Embedding customized, sandboxed Clojure interpreters into JS or JVM applications