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Memory Safety Patterns

Cross-language patterns for memory-safe programming including RAII, ownership, smart pointers, and resource management.

Use this skill when

  • Writing memory-safe systems code
  • Managing resources (files, sockets, memory)
  • Preventing use-after-free and leaks
  • Implementing RAII patterns
  • Choosing between languages for safety
  • Debugging memory issues

Do not use this skill when

  • The task is unrelated to memory safety patterns
  • You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

Instructions

  • Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
  • Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
  • Provide actionable steps and verification.
  • If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.

Resources

  • resources/implementation-playbook.md for detailed patterns and examples.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is memory-safety-patterns?

memory-safety-patterns is an expert AI persona designed to improve your coding workflow. Implement memory-safe programming with RAII, ownership, smart pointers, and resource management across Rust, C++, and C. Use when writing safe systems code, managing resources, or preventing memory bugs. It provides senior-level context directly within your IDE.

How do I install the memory-safety-patterns skill in Cursor or Windsurf?

To install the memory-safety-patterns skill, download the package, extract the files to your project's .cursor/skills directory, and type @memory-safety-patterns in your editor chat to activate the expert instructions.

Is memory-safety-patterns free to download?

Yes, the memory-safety-patterns AI persona is completely free to download and integrate into compatible Agentic IDEs like Cursor, Windsurf, Github Copilot, and Anthropic MCP servers.

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memory-safety-patterns

Implement memory-safe programming with RAII, ownership, smart pointers, and resource management across Rust, C++, and C. Use when writing safe systems code, managing resources, or preventing memory bugs.

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IDE Invocation

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Platform

IDE Native

Price

Free Download

Setup Instructions

Cursor & Windsurf

  1. Download the zip file above.
  2. Extract to .cursor/skills
  3. Type @memory-safety-patterns in editor chat.

Copilot & ChatGPT

Copy the instructions from the panel on the left and paste them into your custom instructions setting.

"Adding this memory-safety-patterns persona to my Cursor workspace completely changed the quality of code my AI generates. Saves me hours every week."

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