c-pro

Automate C codebase modernization with ownership contracts and sanitizer-driven quality gates.

Updated Apr 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lgili/skillex --skill c-pro-lgili
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Skill: c-pro
Source: https://github.com/lgili/skillex/tree/main/skills/c-pro
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lgili/skillex --skill c-pro-lgili

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

C codebases often struggle with undefined behavior, ownership ambiguity, and brittle builds. This skill provides guidelines, processes, and tooling recommendations to modernize C projects, enforce clear resource management, and integrate sanitizer and static-analysis workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a structured approach to modernizing C codebases, including establishing ownership contracts, migrating to opaque types, and enforcing disciplined error handling.
  • Guides on build-system modernization (Make, CMake, Meson) and test harness integration, with clear safety and portability practices.
  • Use Case: A legacy C project with Makefiles and ad-hoc memory management can be migrated to a clean, auditable workflow with sanitizer-enabled builds and automated checks.

Quick Start

Ask c-pro to generate a modernization plan for a C project, detailing ownership, build-system changes, sanitizer setup, and testing strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions about c-pro

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I modernize a legacy C codebase to enforce safe memory management?▼

Modernizing a legacy C codebase involves establishing clear ownership contracts, migrating to opaque types, and integrating sanitizer-enabled builds to enforce safe memory management and eliminate undefined behavior.

What is the best way to set up sanitizer-driven quality gates for C projects?▼

Setting up sanitizer-driven quality gates for C projects requires integrating static-analysis workflows and automated checks into reproducible CI pipelines across Make, CMake, or Meson build systems.

Does this approach work with embedded firmware and CMake build systems?▼

Yes, this modernization approach applies to embedded firmware, CLI tools, and libraries, supporting toolchain-driven checks and ABI-stable public interfaces across CMake, Make, and Meson builds.

How do I establish ownership contracts and opaque types for a public API boundary in C?▼

Establishing ownership contracts and opaque types for a public API boundary in C requires design guidance that enforces disciplined error handling and clear resource management separation.

Can I integrate static-analysis and test harnesses into existing Makefiles?▼

Yes, you can modernize existing Makefiles by integrating test harnesses, applying clear safety and portability practices, and configuring toolchain-driven static-analysis checks within your build system.

Why should I use opaque types for ABI stability in systems software?▼

Using opaque types for ABI stability in systems software prevents undefined behavior by hiding internal struct details, enforcing strict public API boundaries, and maintaining compatibility across library updates.