# Coding Agent Standards > Defines practical standards for implementation-focused coding agents. Use when creating or editing code, especially when reliability, clarity, and low-risk delivery are required. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/coding-agent-standards` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/coding-agent-standards` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/coding-agent-standards/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/coding-agent-standards --- # Coding Agent Standards ## Purpose Use this skill to keep code changes predictable, reviewable, and safe. ## Default Behavior 1. Clarify the requested outcome and constraints before editing. 2. Prefer small, focused changes over broad refactors. 3. Preserve existing behavior unless a behavior change is requested. 4. Keep naming, structure, and style consistent with nearby code. 5. Add or update tests when behavior changes. ## Implementation Checklist - Confirm the smallest viable file set to edit. - Handle edge cases and explicit failure paths. - Avoid speculative abstractions and dead code. - Add concise comments only where intent is not obvious. - Run available validation steps before finalizing. ## Delivery Format When reporting completion: - What changed (files and intent). - Why it changed (problem solved or risk reduced). - How it was verified (tests, checks, or manual validation). - Remaining risks, assumptions, or follow-ups. --- > Source: [repowise-dev/claude-code-prompts](https://github.com/repowise-dev/claude-code-prompts) — distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io).