# Portable Baseline Configuration Pattern

> Separate portable/universal config from machine-specific settings to enable safe template reuse across environments

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

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# Portable Baseline Configuration Pattern

When managing configuration across multiple machines/environments, distinguish between portable baseline settings (safe on any system) and machine-specific wiring (hooks, plugins, paths). Store the portable baseline in a template file that can be version-controlled and reused, while keeping environment-specific configuration separate. Use canonical portable resolution patterns (e.g., `command -v python3 || command -v py`) rather than hardcoded paths or assumptions about tool availability.