delphi

Delphi Object Pascal for Windows applications. Use for .pas files.

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Best use case

delphi is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Delphi Object Pascal for Windows applications. Use for .pas files.

Teams using delphi 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

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/delphi/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/G1Joshi/Agent-Skills/main/skills/languages/delphi/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/delphi/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How delphi Compares

Feature / Agent	delphi	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?

Delphi Object Pascal for Windows applications. Use for .pas files.

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

# Delphi / Object Pascal

Delphi (RAD Studio) and Free Pascal (Lazarus) keep Object Pascal alive. It is famous for **Single EXE** deployment and instant compilation.

## When to Use

- **Windows Desktop Apps**: The VCL framework is still the fastest way to build native Windows GUIs.
- **Legacy Maintenance**: Massive industrial controllers in Europe use Delphi.
- **Cross-Platform**: FireMonkey (FMX) and Lazarus allow targeting Mac/Linux.

## Core Concepts

### VCL / LCL

Visual Component Library. Drag-and-drop UI building.

### Units

`interface`, `implementation` sections. Strict modularity.

### RTTI

Runtime Type Information (Reflection) was pioneered here.

## Best Practices (2025)

**Do**:

- **Use Generics**: `TList<T>` (modern Object Pascal).
- **Use `Lazarus`**: For open-source cross-platform development (Free Pascal 3.2+).
- **Manage Memory**: Use `try..finally` blocks for `Free`.

**Don't**:

- **Don't use `With`**: It makes scoping ambiguous.

## References

- [Free Pascal](https://www.freepascal.org/)