Context Detector
When to Use This Skill
- Creating new workflows that should match project conventions
- Detecting project language and framework
- Analyzing existing artifacts for naming patterns
- Adapting tool suggestions to project stack
Language Detection
Check these files to detect project language:
| File | Language/Framework |
|---|---|
package.json |
Node.js/JavaScript/TypeScript |
tsconfig.json |
TypeScript |
Cargo.toml |
Rust |
go.mod |
Go |
pyproject.toml |
Python (modern) |
requirements.txt |
Python |
Gemfile |
Ruby |
pom.xml |
Java (Maven) |
build.gradle |
Java/Kotlin (Gradle) |
composer.json |
PHP |
mix.exs |
Elixir |
pubspec.yaml |
Dart/Flutter |
*.csproj |
C#/.NET |
Framework Detection
JavaScript/TypeScript Frameworks
Check package.json dependencies:
| Dependency | Framework |
|---|---|
react |
React |
next |
Next.js |
vue |
Vue.js |
nuxt |
Nuxt |
@angular/core |
Angular |
svelte |
Svelte |
express |
Express.js |
fastify |
Fastify |
nestjs |
NestJS |
Python Frameworks
Check pyproject.toml or requirements.txt:
| Package | Framework |
|---|---|
django |
Django |
flask |
Flask |
fastapi |
FastAPI |
pytest |
Testing with pytest |
Tool Suggestions by Stack
Node.js/TypeScript
{
"formatter": "prettier",
"linter": "eslint",
"test": "jest or vitest",
"typecheck": "tsc --noEmit"
}
Python
{
"formatter": "black",
"linter": "ruff or flake8",
"imports": "isort",
"test": "pytest",
"typecheck": "mypy"
}
Rust
{
"formatter": "rustfmt",
"linter": "clippy",
"test": "cargo test"
}
Go
{
"formatter": "gofmt",
"linter": "golangci-lint",
"test": "go test"
}
Existing Artifact Analysis
Scan for Existing Patterns
Commands: Read files in
.claude/commands/- Extract naming conventions (kebab-case, namespaces)
- Note frontmatter patterns used
- Identify tool access patterns
Skills: Read
.claude/skills/*/SKILL.md- Extract description style
- Note trigger patterns
- Identify structure conventions
Agents: Read
.claude/agents/*.md- Extract naming patterns
- Note tool scoping patterns
- Identify output format conventions
Hooks: Read
.claude/settings.json- Identify existing hook patterns
- Note script locations
- Check for conflicts
Convention Extraction Checklist
- Naming: kebab-case, snake_case, or camelCase?
- Description length: short (<100 chars) or detailed?
- Tool scoping: minimal or generous?
- Output format: markdown, JSON, or plain text?
- Error handling: fail fast or graceful degradation?
Adapting to Conventions
Match Existing Command Style
If existing commands use:
---
allowed-tools: Read, Write
description: Short description
---
New commands should match that structure.
Match Hook Patterns
If project uses hook scripts in .claude/hooks/:
- Create new scripts there, not inline
- Match the shebang style (
#!/bin/bashvs#!/usr/bin/env bash) - Match error handling patterns
Match Skill Structure
If existing skills have:
## When to Use
## Process
## Output Format
New skills should use the same sections.
Detection Process
Step 1: Identify Language
# Check for config files
ls -la package.json Cargo.toml go.mod pyproject.toml 2>/dev/null
Step 2: Identify Framework
# For Node.js
cat package.json | jq '.dependencies | keys'
Step 3: Scan Existing Artifacts
# Count existing artifacts
ls -la .claude/commands/**/*.md 2>/dev/null | wc -l
ls -la .claude/skills/*/SKILL.md 2>/dev/null | wc -l
ls -la .claude/agents/*.md 2>/dev/null | wc -l
Step 4: Extract Conventions
Read 2-3 examples of each type and note patterns.
Output Format
When reporting detected context:
## Project Context
### Language/Framework
- Primary: TypeScript
- Framework: Next.js
- Test Framework: Jest
### Detected Tools
- Formatter: prettier (in package.json)
- Linter: eslint (in package.json)
- Build: next build
### Existing Artifacts
- Commands: 3 (kebab-case naming)
- Skills: 2 (detailed descriptions)
- Agents: 1 (minimal tool scope)
- Hooks: 2 (script-based in .claude/hooks/)
### Conventions
- Descriptions: Under 100 chars
- Tools: Minimal scoping
- Output: Markdown format
Anti-Patterns
❌ Assuming stack without checking
Always verify by reading config files.
❌ Ignoring existing patterns
Match existing conventions even if not optimal.
❌ Over-detecting
Focus on what matters for artifact generation.
❌ Hard-coding tool choices
Adapt to what the project actually uses.