# blockchain

Development guidelines for CosmWasm smart contracts and Cosmos cross-chain patterns. Focuses on Rust safety, IBC messaging, and gas efficiency.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 724 installs · ★ 286
- Author: Mindrally
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills/tree/HEAD/blockchain/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-08
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/blockchain

## What it does

This skill guides the agent through building decentralized software with deterministic execution. It concentrates on CosmWasm contracts in the Cosmos ecosystem. Security comes before premature optimization. The rules enforce idiomatic Rust typing, explicit error handling with custom types, and standard entry points like `instantiate`, `execute`, and `query`.

Storage management uses `Item`, `Map`, and `IndexedMap` to curb gas consumption. For cross-chain communication, the skill establishes IBC standards. Message handlers must stay idempotent with replay protection. Without proper timeout handling and packet acknowledgments, cross-chain calls fail unpredictably.

Testing requires unit tests, integration checks against simulated state, and fuzzing. The agent must also document public interfaces, maintain deployment guides, and track architecture decision records.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill blockchain -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/blockchain/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/blockchain/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill blockchain -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/blockchain/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill blockchain -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/blockchain/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install Mindrally/skills blockchain
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/blockchain/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill blockchain -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/Mindrally/skills --path blockchain
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/blockchain/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill blockchain -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills/tree/HEAD/blockchain/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- write CosmWasm contracts with instantiate, execute, and query handlers
- implement cross-chain message passing and timeout handling over IBC
- structure contract state using Item, Map, or IndexedMap to save gas
- set up fuzzing and integration tests with simulated blockchain state

## Example prompts
- Write a CosmWasm contract in Rust with instantiate and query entry points
- Implement an idempotent IBC packet handler with replay protection
- Set up storage using IndexedMap and plan a state migration path

## Source text · SKILL.md · Apache-2.0

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---
name: blockchain
description: Expert guidelines for blockchain development including CosmWasm, Cosmos, and cross-chain patterns
metadata:
  maintainer: Mindrally
  source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills
---

# Blockchain Development

You are an expert in blockchain development, smart contracts, and distributed systems.

## Core Principles

- Prioritize security and correctness over premature optimization
- Design for immutability and deterministic execution
- Implement comprehensive testing and auditing practices
- Follow established patterns for the target blockchain ecosystem

## CosmWasm Development (Cosmos)

### Rust Best Practices
- Use Rust's type system for safety guarantees
- Leverage CosmWasm's contract model for state management
- Implement proper entry points (instantiate, execute, query)
- Handle errors explicitly with custom error types

### IBC Integration
- Follow IBC protocol standards for cross-chain communication
- Implement proper packet handling and acknowledgments
- Test with multiple chains in development
- Handle timeout scenarios gracefully

### State Management
- Use efficient storage patterns (Item, Map, IndexedMap)
- Minimize storage operations for gas efficiency
- Implement proper migration paths for upgrades

## Cross-Chain Patterns

### Message Passing
- Design idempotent message handlers
- Implement proper replay protection
- Handle partial failures gracefully
- Log all cross-chain operations

### Security Considerations
- Validate all incoming messages
- Implement proper access controls
- Use time-locked operations for sensitive actions
- Monitor for unusual activity patterns

## Testing Strategies

- Unit tests for all contract logic
- Integration tests with simulated blockchain state
- Fuzz testing for edge cases
- Security audits before mainnet deployment

## Documentation

- Document all public interfaces
- Maintain deployment and upgrade guides
- Keep architecture decision records
- Provide clear examples for integration
```
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