DammianMiller name: polyglot version: "2.0.0" compatibility: CLAUDE.md v2.3.0+
RTK Integration: Supports
@hooks-session-start.md,@PreCompact.md
RTK Integration: Supports
@hooks-session-start.md,@PreCompact.md
| name | description | argument-hint |
|---|---|---|
| polyglot | Use when tasks require code that compiles/runs in multiple languages simultaneously (polyglot programs). Requires exploiting language-specific comment syntax and parser quirks. | target languages (e.g. "C and Python") |
Protocol Integration
DECISION LOOP Position
This skill applies at step 5 of the DECISION LOOP:
1. CLASSIFY -> complexity? backup needed? tools?
2. PROTECT -> cp file file.bak (for configs, DBs)
3. MEMORY -> query relevant context + past failures
4. AGENTS -> check overlaps (if multi-agent)
5. SKILLS -> @Skill:polyglot.md for domain-specific guidance
6. WORK -> implement (ALWAYS use worktree for ANY file changes)
7. REVIEW -> self-review diff before testing
8. TEST -> completion gates pass
9. LEARN -> store outcome in memory
Protocol Integration
DECISION LOOP Position
This skill applies at step 5 of the DECISION LOOP:
1. CLASSIFY -> complexity? backup needed? tools?
2. PROTECT -> cp file file.bak (for configs, DBs)
3. MEMORY -> query relevant context + past failures
4. AGENTS -> check overlaps (if multi-agent)
5. SKILLS -> @Skill:<skill-name>.md for domain-specific guidance
6. WORK -> implement (ALWAYS use worktree for ANY file changes)
7. REVIEW -> self-review diff before testing
8. TEST -> completion gates pass
9. LEARN -> store outcome in memory
Polyglot Code Construction
Detection
Keywords: "polyglot", "works in both", "compile as X and Y", "valid in both languages"
Protocol
- Search for existing polyglot examples for the target language pair before implementing
- Identify comment syntax differences between languages:
- C/C++:
//and/* */ - Python:
#and'''/""" - Rust:
//and/* */ - Shell:
#
- C/C++:
- Use comment-hiding technique: code for language A is hidden inside comments for language B
- Test in BOTH compilers/interpreters separately
- Verify exact output matches requirements for both
Common Patterns
- C + Python: Use
#if 0/#endifto hide Python from C, use#comments to hide C from Python - Rust + C: Use
/*/*/differences and macro tricks - Shell + Python: Use
'''as shell no-op and Python multi-line string
Rules
- Always test with the exact compiler/interpreter versions specified
- Polyglot code often requires specific whitespace -- preserve it exactly
- Check for shebang requirements (
#!/usr/bin/env python3) - Use
chmod +xif the file needs to be directly executable
UAP Protocol Compliance
MANDATORY Worktree Enforcement
Before applying this skill:
- MANDATORY: Worktree created (
uap worktree create <slug>) - Schema diff gate completed (if tests involved)
- Environment check performed
- Memory queried for relevant past failures
Completion Gates Checklist
[x] Schema diffed against test expectations
[x] Tests: X/Y (must be 100%, run 3+ times)
[x] Outputs verified: ls -la
[x] Worktree created and PR prepared
[x] MANDATORY cleanup after PR merge
UAP Protocol Compliance
MANDATORY Worktree Enforcement
Before applying this skill:
- MANDATORY: Worktree created (
uap worktree create <slug>) - Schema diff gate completed (if tests involved)
- Environment check performed
- Memory queried for relevant past failures
Completion Gates Checklist
[x] Schema diffed against test expectations
[x] Tests: X/Y (must be 100%, run 3+ times)
[x] Outputs verified: ls -la
[x] Worktree created and PR prepared
[x] MANDATORY cleanup after PR merge