How do I troubleshoot unexpected formatting results?

The skill includes a dedicated workflow that uses 'clang-format --dump-config' to verify configuration detection and provides category-specific documentation to isolate and fix specific formatting issues.

How does this skill minimize whitespace changes?

It uses a weighted scoring system that analyzes existing code and generates configurations that match current patterns, prioritizing the reduction of unnecessary line and whitespace diffs.

Can I integrate this with my existing Git workflow?

Yes, the skill provides ready-to-use pre-commit hook scripts compatible with both the Python pre-commit framework and the Rust-based prek tool.

Which programming languages are supported?

The skill primarily focuses on C++ but includes specific configurations and support for Java, JavaScript, Objective-C, and Proto files.

Does it support major industry style guides?

Yes, it includes optimized templates for Google C++, Linux Kernel, Microsoft Visual Studio, and Modern C++ (C++17/20) conventions.

Clang-Format Configuration

Name: Clang-Format Configuration
Author: Jamie-BitFlight

byJamie-BitFlight

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Developer Tools

Configures and optimizes clang-format settings to enforce consistent code style with minimal disruption to existing projects.

About

This skill provides a comprehensive toolkit for managing clang-format, allowing users to generate .clang-format files from industry-standard templates, analyze existing codebases to match current styles, and integrate formatting into development workflows via Git hooks and editor scripts. It utilizes a specialized impact-scoring system to ensure that new configurations minimize unnecessary whitespace diffs while maintaining strict code standards across C++, Java, and JavaScript projects. Whether you are standardizing a legacy repository or starting a new project, this skill provides the procedural workflows and reference documentation needed to automate code aesthetics effectively.

Key Features

Comprehensive troubleshooting guides for complex formatting behaviors
Ready-to-use templates for Google, Linux Kernel, and Microsoft styles
Impact-weighted scoring to minimize git-diff noise
Automated code style analysis and pattern matching
10 GitHub stars
Integrated Git pre-commit hooks and editor configuration scripts

Use Cases

Standardizing a legacy C++ codebase with minimal merge conflict risks
Debugging inconsistent brace placement or indentation in CI/CD pipelines
Setting up automated formatting for a new multi-language project

About

Key Features

Comprehensive troubleshooting guides for complex formatting behaviors
Ready-to-use templates for Google, Linux Kernel, and Microsoft styles
Impact-weighted scoring to minimize git-diff noise
Automated code style analysis and pattern matching
10 GitHub stars
Integrated Git pre-commit hooks and editor configuration scripts

Use Cases

Standardizing a legacy C++ codebase with minimal merge conflict risks
Debugging inconsistent brace placement or indentation in CI/CD pipelines
Setting up automated formatting for a new multi-language project