Does it manage API keys securely?

It sets up an environment variable management system using .env.local and .env.example to ensure secrets are never committed to version control.

Does this skill require specific prerequisites?

Yes, you should have Node.js 18+ installed and have completed the initial Clay installation and authentication setup.

What does the Clay Local Dev Loop skill do?

It automates the setup of a local development environment for Clay projects, including file structure, hot reloading via tsx, and automated testing.

How does this skill handle testing?

It configures Vitest for lightning-fast unit and integration testing, including examples for mocking Clay SDK responses.

Clay Local Development Loop

Name: Clay Local Development Loop
Author: jeremylongshore

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API Development

Streamlines the creation of a high-velocity local development environment for Clay integrations with hot reloading and integrated testing.

This skill automates the configuration of a professional development environment for Clay, enabling developers to iterate quickly with TypeScript and Node.js. It handles project scaffolding, environment variable management, and sets up a robust testing framework using Vitest. By implementing hot-reload capabilities and standardized folder structures, it ensures a consistent and efficient workflow for building, debugging, and testing Clay-powered applications without manual boilerplate setup.

Key Features

01Automated project scaffolding for Clay-specific directory structures

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03Pre-configured mocking patterns for Clay SDK interactions

04Hot-reload configuration using tsx for instant feedback loops

05Integrated Vitest setup for unit and integration testing

06Environment variable management with secure .env.local templates

Use Cases

01Adding automated testing and mocking to existing Clay scripts

02Initializing a new Clay-based integration project from scratch

03Setting up a fast iteration cycle for debugging Clay API responses

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills clay-local-dev-loop

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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