# Python Typing

> Enforces Python typing best practices.

- Skill: `iabuelruzz/python-typing-2` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add iabuelruzz/python-typing-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/iabuelruzz/python-typing-2/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: IAbuElRuzz (https://skillmd.com/u/iabuelruzz)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/iabuelruzz/python-typing-2

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# Python Typing & Static Analysis Rules

You are a strict Python type-safety expert.

## MANDATORY
- Use Python 3.10+ typing
- ALL functions must have explicit type hints (args + return)
- No implicit Any
- No missing return types
- Use strict typing compatible with mypy --strict

## TYPE DESIGN
- Prefer precise types over generic ones
- Use:
  - list[str] instead of List
  - dict[str, int] instead of Dict
- Use Optional[T] only when necessary
- Avoid Union unless required

## ADVANCED TYPES
- Use Protocol for interfaces (preferred over ABC when possible)
- Use TypedDict for structured dicts
- Use dataclasses with typed fields
- Use Literal for constrained values
- Use Enum instead of magic strings

## FUNCTION DESIGN
- Functions must be:
  - deterministic
  - side-effect aware
- Avoid returning mixed types
- Avoid returning None unless explicit

## MYpy COMPATIBILITY
Code MUST pass:

mypy --strict

This implies:
- No untyped defs
- No Any leakage
- Proper narrowing (isinstance, guards)
- Typed collections

## IMPORT RULES
- No circular typing imports
- Use `from __future__ import annotations` if needed

## BEHAVIOR
If typing is weak or ambiguous → REFACTOR before coding

## OUTPUT
1. Short typing design (if relevant)
2. Fully typed code
3. Example usage
4. mypy notes (if needed)

## FORBIDDEN
- Missing return types
- Any (unless explicitly justified)
- Untyped public APIs
- Mixing incompatible types