How do I handle multiple resources at once?

The skill demonstrates the use of ExitStack, which allows you to manage a dynamic number of resources cleanly within a single block without nested indentation.

Does this skill support asynchronous programming?

Yes, it includes patterns for __aenter__ and __aexit__ protocols and AsyncExitStack for managing asynchronous resources and connection pools.

Can I suppress specific exceptions using these patterns?

Yes, the skill provides examples on how to return True from the __exit__ method to selectively suppress specific exceptions while allowing others to propagate.

Why use context managers in Python?

Context managers ensure resources like files and database connections are closed automatically, preventing memory leaks and locked files even if an error occurs.

Python Resource Management

Name: Python Resource Management
Author: wshobson

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Optimizes Python application reliability through deterministic resource cleanup and advanced context management patterns.

About

This skill empowers Claude to implement robust Python resource management strategies using both synchronous and asynchronous context managers. It provides standardized patterns for handling database connections, file I/O, and network sockets to ensure resources are released reliably even during exceptions. Beyond basic context managers, it covers advanced techniques like selective exception suppression, efficient string accumulation for streaming, and managing dynamic resource sets with ExitStack, making it essential for building production-grade, leak-free Python applications.

Key Features

Class-based and decorator-based context manager implementations
Efficient streaming with accumulated state and performance metrics
Asynchronous resource management for database pools and connections
27,605 GitHub stars
Dynamic multi-resource orchestration using ExitStack and AsyncExitStack
Deterministic cleanup patterns with exception handling strategies

Use Cases

Handling complex file processing workflows involving temporary file cleanup
Managing database connection lifecycles and transaction rollback/commit logic
Implementing high-performance streaming responses with real-time metrics tracking

About

Key Features

Class-based and decorator-based context manager implementations
Efficient streaming with accumulated state and performance metrics
Asynchronous resource management for database pools and connections
27,605 GitHub stars
Dynamic multi-resource orchestration using ExitStack and AsyncExitStack
Deterministic cleanup patterns with exception handling strategies

Use Cases

Handling complex file processing workflows involving temporary file cleanup
Managing database connection lifecycles and transaction rollback/commit logic
Implementing high-performance streaming responses with real-time metrics tracking