# Cheatsheets > Quick reference cheatsheets for Kailash SDK patterns, nodes, workflows, and best practices. Use when asking about 'quick tips', 'cheat sheet', 'quick reference', 'common mistakes', 'node selection', 'workflow patterns library', 'cycle patterns', 'production patterns', 'performance optimization', 'monitoring', 'security config', 'multi-tenancy', 'distributed transactions', 'saga pattern', 'custom nodes', 'PythonCode data science', 'ollama integration', 'directoryreader patterns', or 'environment variables'. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/cheatsheets` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/cheatsheets` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/cheatsheets/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Security - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/cheatsheets --- # Kailash Patterns - Quick Reference Cheatsheets Comprehensive collection of quick reference guides, common patterns, and best practices for Kailash SDK development. ## Overview This skill provides quick access to: - Common workflow patterns and anti-patterns - Node selection and usage guides - Production-ready patterns - Performance and optimization tips - Security and enterprise patterns - Integration cheatsheets ## Quick Reference Guides ### Essential Guides - **[kailash-quick-tips](kailash-quick-tips.md)** - Essential tips for Kailash development - **[common-mistakes-catalog](common-mistakes-catalog.md)** - Common pitfalls and solutions - **[node-selection-guide](node-selection-guide.md)** - Choosing the right nodes - **[workflow-patterns-library](workflow-patterns-library.md)** - Comprehensive pattern library - **[README](README.md)** - Cheatsheets overview ### Node References - **[admin-nodes-reference](admin-nodes-reference.md)** - Admin and management nodes - **[asyncsql-advanced](asyncsql-advanced.md)** - AsyncSQL node patterns - **[pythoncode-data-science](pythoncode-data-science.md)** - Data science with PythonCode - **[directoryreader-patterns](directoryreader-patterns.md)** - File system patterns - **[ollama-integration](ollama-integration.md)** - Local LLM integration - **[query-builder](query-builder.md)** - Query construction patterns - **[query-routing](query-routing.md)** - Intelligent query routing ### Cyclic Workflow Patterns - **[cyclic-patterns-advanced](cyclic-patterns-advanced.md)** - Advanced cyclic patterns - **[cycle-aware-nodes](cycle-aware-nodes.md)** - Cycle-aware node development - **[cycle-debugging](cycle-debugging.md)** - Debugging cyclic workflows - **[cycle-testing](cycle-testing.md)** - Testing cyclic workflows - **[cycle-state-persistence](cycle-state-persistence.md)** - State management in cycles - **[cycle-scenarios](cycle-scenarios.md)** - Real-world cycle scenarios - **[multi-path-cycles](multi-path-cycles.md)** - Multi-path cyclic patterns ### Production & Enterprise - **[production-patterns](production-patterns.md)** - Production-ready patterns - **[production-readiness](production-readiness.md)** - Production checklist - **[performance-optimization](performance-optimization.md)** - Performance tuning - **[monitoring-alerting](monitoring-alerting.md)** - Monitoring and alerting - **[resilience-patterns](resilience-patterns.md)** - Resilience and fault tolerance - **[security-config](security-config.md)** - Security configuration - **[multi-tenancy-patterns](multi-tenancy-patterns.md)** - Multi-tenant architectures ### Enterprise Patterns - **[distributed-transactions](distributed-transactions.md)** - Distributed transaction patterns - **[saga-pattern](saga-pattern.md)** - Saga pattern for long transactions - **[enterprise-mcp](enterprise-mcp.md)** - Enterprise MCP patterns - **[a2a-coordination](a2a-coordination.md)** - Agent-to-agent coordination - **[mcp-resource-subscriptions](mcp-resource-subscriptions.md)** - MCP resource patterns ### Development Tools - **[custom-node-guide](custom-node-guide.md)** - Creating custom nodes - **[developer-tools](developer-tools.md)** - Developer tooling - **[node-initialization](node-initialization.md)** - Node initialization patterns - **[env-variables](env-variables.md)** - Environment variable management - **[validation-testing](validation-testing.md)** - Validation and testing patterns - **[visualization](visualization.md)** - Workflow visualization ### Workflow Management - **[workflow-composition](workflow-composition.md)** - Composing complex workflows - **[workflow-design-process](workflow-design-process.md)** - Design process guide - **[workflow-api-deployment](workflow-api-deployment.md)** - Deploying workflows as APIs - **[workflow-export](workflow-export.md)** - Export and import patterns ### Integration Patterns - **[data-integration](data-integration.md)** - Data integration patterns - **[integration-mastery](integration-mastery.md)** - Advanced integration techniques ## Quick Patterns ### Basic Workflow ```python from kailash.workflow.builder import WorkflowBuilder from kailash.runtime import LocalRuntime workflow = WorkflowBuilder() workflow.add_node("NodeType", "node_id", {"param": "value"}) runtime = LocalRuntime() results, run_id = runtime.execute(workflow.build()) ``` ### Common Node Selection ```python # Data processing workflow.add_node("PythonCode", "transform", {"code": "..."}) # API calls workflow.add_node("HTTPRequest", "api", {"url": "...", "method": "GET"}) # AI/LLM workflow.add_node("LLMNode", "chat", {"model": os.environ["LLM_MODEL"], "prompt": "..."}) ``` ### Cyclic Pattern ```python workflow.add_node("LoopNode", "loop", {"max_iterations": 5}) workflow.add_node("ProcessNode", "process", {}) workflow.add_connection("loop", "item", "process", "input") workflow.add_connection("process", "output", "loop", "feedback") ``` ## CRITICAL Gotchas | Rule | Why | | ----------------------------- | -------------------------- | | ❌ NEVER use raw SQL | Use DataFlow instead | | ✅ ALWAYS call `.build()` | Before `runtime.execute()` | | ❌ NEVER use relative imports | Use absolute imports | | ❌ NEVER mock in Tier 2-3 | Use real infrastructure | ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when you need: - Quick reference for common patterns - Solution to a specific problem - Best practices for production - Node selection guidance - Performance optimization tips - Security configuration help - Multi-tenancy patterns - Cyclic workflow help ## Related Skills - **[01-core-sdk](../../01-core-sdk/SKILL.md)** - Core SDK fundamentals - **[07-development-guides](../development-guides/SKILL.md)** - Detailed development guides - **[08-nodes-reference](../08-nodes-reference/SKILL.md)** - Node reference documentation - **[09-workflow-patterns](../workflows/SKILL.md)** - Industry workflow patterns - **[17-gold-standards](../../17-gold-standards/SKILL.md)** - Mandatory best practices ## Support For cheatsheet-related questions, invoke: - `pattern-expert` - Pattern selection and usage - ``decide-framework` skill` - Choose appropriate patterns for your use case --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/integrum-global) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.