# Memory Safety Patterns > Cross-language patterns for memory-safe programming including RAII, ownership, smart pointers, and resource management. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/memory-safety-patterns-3` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/memory-safety-patterns-3` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/memory-safety-patterns-3/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/memory-safety-patterns-3 --- # Memory Safety Patterns Cross-language patterns for memory-safe programming including RAII, ownership, smart pointers, and resource management. ## Use this skill when - Writing memory-safe systems code - Managing resources (files, sockets, memory) - Preventing use-after-free and leaks - Implementing RAII patterns - Choosing between languages for safety - Debugging memory issues ## Do not use this skill when - The task is unrelated to memory safety patterns - You need a different domain or tool outside this scope ## Instructions - Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs. - Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes. - Provide actionable steps and verification. - If detailed examples are required, open `resources/implementation-playbook.md`. ## Resources - `resources/implementation-playbook.md` for detailed patterns and examples. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/sickn33) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.