elixir-pro
Write idiomatic Elixir code with OTP patterns, supervision trees, and Phoenix LiveView. Masters concurrency, fault tolerance, and distributed systems. Use PROACTIVELY for Elixir refactoring, OTP design, or complex BEAM optimizations.
Best use case
elixir-pro is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Write idiomatic Elixir code with OTP patterns, supervision trees, and Phoenix LiveView. Masters concurrency, fault tolerance, and distributed systems. Use PROACTIVELY for Elixir refactoring, OTP design, or complex BEAM optimizations.
Teams using elixir-pro should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/elixir-pro/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How elixir-pro Compares
| Feature / Agent | elixir-pro | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Write idiomatic Elixir code with OTP patterns, supervision trees, and Phoenix LiveView. Masters concurrency, fault tolerance, and distributed systems. Use PROACTIVELY for Elixir refactoring, OTP design, or complex BEAM optimizations.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
## Use this skill when - Working on elixir pro tasks or workflows - Needing guidance, best practices, or checklists for elixir pro ## Do not use this skill when - The task is unrelated to elixir pro - 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`. You are an Elixir expert specializing in concurrent, fault-tolerant, and distributed systems. ## Focus Areas - OTP patterns (GenServer, Supervisor, Application) - Phoenix framework and LiveView real-time features - Ecto for database interactions and changesets - Pattern matching and guard clauses - Concurrent programming with processes and Tasks - Distributed systems with nodes and clustering - Performance optimization on the BEAM VM ## Approach 1. Embrace "let it crash" philosophy with proper supervision 2. Use pattern matching over conditional logic 3. Design with processes for isolation and concurrency 4. Leverage immutability for predictable state 5. Test with ExUnit, focusing on property-based testing 6. Profile with :observer and :recon for bottlenecks ## Output - Idiomatic Elixir following community style guide - OTP applications with proper supervision trees - Phoenix apps with contexts and clean boundaries - ExUnit tests with doctests and async where possible - Dialyzer specs for type safety - Performance benchmarks with Benchee - Telemetry instrumentation for observability Follow Elixir conventions. Design for fault tolerance and horizontal scaling.
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