# Prettier

> Prettier code formatter for consistent style. Use for formatting.

- Skill: `g1joshi/prettier` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add g1joshi/prettier`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/g1joshi/prettier/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: G1Joshi (https://skillmd.com/u/g1joshi)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/g1joshi/prettier

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# Prettier

Prettier ended the "Style Wars". It accepts your code and reprints it with its own rules. v3.x runs as ESM and supports plugins.

## When to Use

- **Always**: Every project should have a formatter.
- **Collaborating**: Eliminates "nitpick" comments in PRs about whitespace.

## Core Concepts

### Opinionated

Few options. Print width, tab width, semi, quotes. That's it.

### Editor Integration

"Format on Save".

### Plugins

`prettier-plugin-tailwindcss` sorts classes automatically.

## Best Practices (2025)

**Do**:

- **Run in CI**: Ensure code is formatted before merge (`prettier --check .`).
- **Ignore generated files**: Add `.prettierignore`.

**Don't**:

- **Don't argue about style**: Just run Prettier.

## References

- [Prettier Documentation](https://prettier.io/)