# Pylint

> Use this skill when the user wants to lint Python code, check Python code quality, find errors in Python, or enforce coding standards.

- Skill: `javimosch/pylint` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/pylint`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/pylint/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/pylint

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# pylint Plugin

Python static code analysis and linter.

## Commands

### Lint
- `pylint lint run` — Lint Python files
- `pylint lint json` — Lint Python files and output JSON

## Usage Examples
- "Check this Python file for errors"
- "Lint my Python project"
- "Find code smells in my Python code"
- "Get a code quality score"

## Installation

```bash
pip install pylint
```

## Examples

```bash
# Lint a file
pylint mymodule.py

# Lint a package
pylint mypackage/

# JSON output
pylint --output-format json mymodule.py

# With config
pylint --rcfile .pylintrc mymodule.py

# Disable specific checks
pylint --disable=C0111 mymodule.py
```