# deno-typescript

Development guidelines for Deno and TypeScript covering project conventions, security flags, built-in tooling, and Deno KV or Hono setups.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 757 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/deno-typescript/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-08
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## What it does

This skill defines programming patterns tailored to the Deno runtime. It enforces explicit parameter and return typing while blocking `any`. File organization relies on ES modules with explicit file extensions, centralized imports in `deps.ts`, and packages from JSR.

The guide includes patterns for native `Deno.serve` HTTP handlers, web backends using Hono, and persistence with Deno KV. For quality checks, the skill specifies `std/assert` assertions alongside native CLI commands.

Deno runs code in a sandbox by default. Application scripts fail on disk and network operations unless executed with explicit permission flags such as `--allow-net` or `--allow-read`.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

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

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

### Codex

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

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

### Cursor

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

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

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install Mindrally/skills deno-typescript
```

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

### Gemini CLI

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

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

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill deno-typescript -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/deno-typescript/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- structure files and configure import maps in `deno.json`
- configure runtime security flags for disk and network access
- build HTTP endpoints using `Deno.serve`, Hono, or Fresh
- store and query key-value entries with Deno KV
- write BDD test suites using `std/assert`

## Example prompts
- Build an HTTP route in Deno using Hono and Zod validation
- Create a data access module that queries Deno KV by prefix
- Set up a test suite for user_service.ts using assertRejects and BDD helpers

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

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name: deno-typescript
description: Guidelines for developing with Deno and TypeScript using modern runtime features, security model, and native tooling
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  maintainer: Mindrally
  source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills
---

# Deno TypeScript Development

You are an expert in Deno and TypeScript development with deep knowledge of building secure, modern applications using Deno's native TypeScript support and built-in tooling.

## TypeScript General Guidelines

### Basic Principles

- Use English for all code and documentation
- Always declare types for variables and functions (parameters and return values)
- Avoid using `any` type - create necessary types instead
- Use JSDoc to document public classes and methods
- Write concise, maintainable, and technically accurate code
- Use functional and declarative programming patterns
- No configuration needed - Deno runs TypeScript natively

### Nomenclature

- Use PascalCase for classes, types, and interfaces
- Use camelCase for variables, functions, and methods
- Use kebab-case for file and directory names
- Use UPPERCASE for environment variables
- Use descriptive variable names with auxiliary verbs: `isLoading`, `hasError`, `canDelete`
- Start each function with a verb

### Functions

- Write short functions with a single purpose
- Use arrow functions for simple operations
- Use async/await for asynchronous operations
- Prefer the RO-RO pattern for multiple parameters

### Types and Interfaces

- Prefer interfaces over types for object shapes
- Avoid enums; use const objects with `as const`
- Use Zod for runtime validation with inferred types
- Use `readonly` for immutable properties

## Deno-Specific Guidelines

### Project Structure

```
src/
  routes/
    {resource}/
      mod.ts
      handlers.ts
      validators.ts
  middleware/
    auth.ts
    logger.ts
  services/
    {domain}_service.ts
  types/
    mod.ts
  utils/
    mod.ts
  deps.ts
  main.ts
deno.json
```

### Module System

- Use ES modules with explicit file extensions
- Use `deps.ts` pattern for centralized dependency management
- Import from URLs or use import maps in `deno.json`
- Use JSR (jsr.io) for Deno-native packages

```typescript
// deps.ts - centralized dependencies
export { serve } from "https://deno.land/std@0.208.0/http/server.ts";
export { z } from "https://deno.land/x/zod@v3.22.4/mod.ts";

// Using import maps in deno.json
{
  "imports": {
    "std/": "https://deno.land/std@0.208.0/",
    "hono": "https://deno.land/x/hono@v3.11.7/mod.ts"
  }
}
```

### Security Model

Deno is secure by default. Request only necessary permissions:

```bash
# Run with specific permissions
deno run --allow-net --allow-read=./data --allow-env main.ts

# Permission flags
--allow-net=example.com    # Network access to specific domains
--allow-read=./path        # File read access
--allow-write=./path       # File write access
--allow-env=API_KEY        # Environment variable access
--allow-run=cmd            # Subprocess execution
```

```typescript
// Programmatic permission requests
````
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