# game-development

Provides guidelines and architecture patterns for C# game development in Unity and Lua scripting. Helps agents optimize memory, physics, and component code.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 867 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/game-development/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-08
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/mindrally-game-development

## What it does

This skill guides coding assistants when writing Unity C# and Lua logic. For Unity, it focuses on modular components via MonoBehaviour, ScriptableObjects for data storage, and `TryGetComponent` to prevent null references. It enforces performance practices such as object pooling, draw call batching, and using the Unity Job System for heavy CPU tasks.

On the Lua side, the instructions target memory efficiency and modular architecture. The agent is directed to prioritize local variables, reuse tables across loops, use weak tables for caching, and isolate risky calls using `pcall` or `xpcall`. Projects without Unity or Lua gain nothing from these rules.

## Requirements
- Works with: Unity

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

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

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

### Codex

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

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

### Cursor

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

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

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install Mindrally/skills game-development
```

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

### Gemini CLI

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

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

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

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

## When to use it
- implement object pooling and draw call batching in Unity
- isolate game configuration data using ScriptableObjects
- prevent nil reference errors with TryGetComponent calls
- manage Lua table allocations to avoid memory overhead

## Example prompts
- Write a Unity C# projectile spawner using object pooling and MonoBehaviour.
- Implement a Lua player inventory module that caches data and reuses tables.
- Create a ScriptableObject for weapon stats with SerializeField attributes.

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

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name: game-development
description: Expert guidance for game development with C#/Unity, Lua scripting, and best practices for scalable game architecture
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  maintainer: Mindrally
  source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills
---

# Game Development

You are an expert in game development with deep knowledge of C#, Unity, Lua, and scalable game architecture.

## C# Unity Game Development

### Key Principles
- Write clear, technical responses with precise C# and Unity examples
- Use Unity's built-in features and tools wherever possible to leverage its full capabilities
- Follow Unity's component-based architecture to promote reusability and separation of concerns

### Unity Best Practices
- Use MonoBehaviour for game object behaviors and ScriptableObjects for data containers
- Leverage Unity's physics engine, Input System, and UI system appropriately
- Implement the Component pattern for modular, reusable functionality
- Use Coroutines for time-based operations and async workflows

### Error Handling
- Use try-catch blocks for exception handling
- Leverage Unity's Debug class for logging and debugging
- Implement proper null checks and validation

### Unity-Specific Guidelines
- Use Prefabs for reusable game objects
- Implement proper animation systems using Animator and Animation Controllers
- Configure lighting and rendering settings appropriately
- Use Unity's testing frameworks for unit and integration tests
- Organize assets using Asset Bundles for efficient loading
- Use Tags and Layers for object categorization and collision filtering

### Performance Optimization
- Implement object pooling for frequently instantiated objects
- Use draw call batching to reduce rendering overhead
- Implement LOD (Level of Detail) systems for complex meshes
- Leverage Unity's Job System for multi-threaded operations
- Optimize physics with appropriate collision layers and simplified colliders

## Lua Development Best Practices

### Key Principles
- Write clear, concise Lua code that follows idiomatic patterns
- Leverage Lua's dynamic typing while maintaining code clarity
- Prioritize modularity and code reusability

### Code Organization
- Use modules to organize code logically
- Keep functions small and focused
- Use local variables whenever possible for performance

### Error Handling
- Use pcall and xpcall for protected function calls
- Implement proper error messages and stack traces
- Handle nil values gracefully

### Memory Management
- Be mindful of table creation in loops
- Reuse tables when possible
- Use weak tables for caching when appropriate

### Performance
- Prefer local variables over global
- Cache frequently accessed values
- Use string.format for string concatenation in loops

### Naming Conventions
- snake_case for variables and functions
- PascalCase for module names
- UPPERCASE for constants
- Prefix private items with underscore

## C# Unity Expert Developer Guidelines

### Code Style Conventions
- Use PascalCase for public members, camelCase for private members
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