What is the benefit of using this skill with Claude?

AI models often generate 'happy path' code. This skill forces Claude to include critical production requirements like resource cleanup (aexit), exception re-raising, and non-blocking sleep calls.

Can it help with implementing timeout logic?

Absolutely. It enforces the use of asyncio.wait_for and specific library timeouts (like aiohttp) for all external I/O to prevent hanging operations.

Does this skill support modern Python 3.11+ features?

Yes, it specifically includes patterns for structured concurrency using TaskGroups, which were introduced in Python 3.11 to improve task management.

How does it handle potential memory leaks in background tasks?

The skill provides a BackgroundTaskManager pattern that tracks active tasks in a set and uses done_callbacks to ensure tasks are properly discarded when finished.

Python Async Patterns

Name: Python Async Patterns
Author: Agentient

byAgentient

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API Development

Implements robust, high-performance asynchronous Python code with comprehensive error handling and resource management.

This skill provides a set of standardized implementation patterns for Python 3.13's asyncio library, ensuring that concurrent operations are not only fast but also resilient. It guides Claude to implement production-grade async code, covering structured concurrency with TaskGroups, automated resource cleanup via async context managers, and explicit background task lifecycle tracking. By enforcing strict error handling and timeout protocols, it helps developers avoid common pitfalls like silent failures and blocked event loops in I/O-bound applications.

Key Features

01Structured concurrency with Python 3.11+ TaskGroups

02Background task tracking and graceful shutdown patterns

03Comprehensive error handling and exception propagation

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05Async context managers for guaranteed resource cleanup

06Safe timeout implementation for all external I/O operations

Use Cases

01Building resilient API clients and concurrent data fetchers

02Managing complex background processes with clean lifecycle management

03Implementing streaming data pipelines using async generators

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add agentient/vibekit async-patterns

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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