# typescript

A skill that hands your agent a fixed set of strict TypeScript rules: const objects instead of union types, flat interfaces, no any. Useful when AI writes the code and you want one style.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 496 installs · ★ 660
- Author: gentleman-programming
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/Gentleman-Programming/Gentleman-Skills/tree/HEAD/curated/typescript/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-03-28
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/gentleman-programming-typescript

## What it does

The skill spells out patterns the agent has to follow. Instead of a plain union type it builds a const object with `as const` and derives the type via `(typeof STATUS)[keyof typeof STATUS]`. Interfaces stay flat: a nested object becomes its own interface and gets referenced, never inlined.

\`any` is off the table. Truly unknown values go through `unknown` and a type guard shaped like `value is User`; flexible signatures use generics. There is a reference list of utility types too: `Pick`, `Omit`, `Partial`, `Required`, `Readonly`, `Record`, `Extract`, `Exclude`, `NonNullable`, `ReturnType`, `Parameters`. Type imports use `import type`.

Install runs through `npx skills add` for Claude, Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI and OpenCode; GitHub Copilot has its own `gh skill install` command. The skill file lands in the platform folder, for example `~/.claude/skills/typescript/SKILL.md`. If your project already settled on a different typing style, these rules will fight it — worth checking who owns the standard before you add another one.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

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

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

### Codex

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

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

### Cursor

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

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

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install Gentleman-Programming/Gentleman-Skills typescript
```

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

### Gemini CLI

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

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/Gentleman-Programming/Gentleman-Skills --path curated/typescript
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Gentleman-Programming/Gentleman-Skills --skill 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/Gentleman-Programming/Gentleman-Skills/tree/HEAD/curated/typescript/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- swap union types for const objects with derived types
- move nested objects out into separate interfaces
- strip `any` from agent-written code
- pick the right utility type instead of hand-rolling one
- add a type guard for unknown input

## Example prompts
- write the Status type using the const object pattern
- rewrite this interface without inline nested objects
- replace any with unknown and add a type guard

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

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---
name: typescript
description: >
  TypeScript strict patterns and best practices.
  Trigger: When writing TypeScript code - types, interfaces, generics.
license: Apache-2.0
metadata:
  author: gentleman-programming
  version: "1.0"
---

## Const Types Pattern (REQUIRED)

```typescript
// ✅ ALWAYS: Create const object first, then extract type
const STATUS = {
  ACTIVE: "active",
  INACTIVE: "inactive",
  PENDING: "pending",
} as const;

type Status = (typeof STATUS)[keyof typeof STATUS];

// ❌ NEVER: Direct union types
type Status = "active" | "inactive" | "pending";
```

**Why?** Single source of truth, runtime values, autocomplete, easier refactoring.

## Flat Interfaces (REQUIRED)

```typescript
// ✅ ALWAYS: One level depth, nested objects → dedicated interface
interface UserAddress {
  street: string;
  city: string;
}

interface User {
  id: string;
  name: string;
  address: UserAddress;  // Reference, not inline
}

interface Admin extends User {
  permissions: string[];
}

// ❌ NEVER: Inline nested objects
interface User {
  address: { street: string; city: string };  // NO!
}
```

## Never Use `any`

```typescript
// ✅ Use unknown for truly unknown types
function parse(input: unknown): User {
  if (isUser(input)) return input;
  throw new Error("Invalid input");
}

// ✅ Use generics for flexible types
function first<T>(arr: T[]): T | undefined {
  return arr[0];
}

// ❌ NEVER
function parse(input: any): any { }
```

## Utility Types

```typescript
Pick<User, "id" | "name">     // Select fields
Omit<User, "id">              // Exclude fields
Partial<User>                 // All optional
Required<User>                // All required
Readonly<User>                // All readonly
Record<string, User>          // Object type
Extract<Union, "a" | "b">     // Extract from union
Exclude<Union, "a">           // Exclude from union
NonNullable<T | null>         // Remove null/undefined
ReturnType<typeof fn>         // Function return type
Parameters<typeof fn>         // Function params tuple
```

## Type Guards

```typescript
function isUser(value: unknown): value is User {
  return (
    typeof value === "object" &&
    value !== null &&
    "id" in value &&
    "name" in value
  );
}
```

## Import Types

```typescript
import type { User } from "./types";
import { createUser, type Config } from "./utils";
```

## Keywords
typescript, ts, types, interfaces, generics, strict mode, utility types
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