android-persistence
Implement Room database schemas and DataStore preferences with proper async patterns in Android. Use when defining Room entities, DAOs, migrations, or replacing SharedPreferences with DataStore. (triggers: **/*Dao.kt, **/*Database.kt, **/*Entity.kt, @Dao, @Entity, RoomDatabase)
Best use case
android-persistence is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Implement Room database schemas and DataStore preferences with proper async patterns in Android. Use when defining Room entities, DAOs, migrations, or replacing SharedPreferences with DataStore. (triggers: **/*Dao.kt, **/*Database.kt, **/*Entity.kt, @Dao, @Entity, RoomDatabase)
Teams using android-persistence 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/android-persistence/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How android-persistence Compares
| Feature / Agent | android-persistence | 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?
Implement Room database schemas and DataStore preferences with proper async patterns in Android. Use when defining Room entities, DAOs, migrations, or replacing SharedPreferences with DataStore. (triggers: **/*Dao.kt, **/*Database.kt, **/*Entity.kt, @Dao, @Entity, RoomDatabase)
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
# Android Persistence Standards ## **Priority: P0** ## 1. Configure Room Database - Return `Flow<List<T>>` for queries, use `suspend` for Write/Insert. - Keep `@Entity` data classes simple. Map to Domain models in Repository. - Use `@Transaction` for multi-table queries (Relations). See [DAO templates](references/implementation.md) for Room DAO patterns. ## 2. Migrate to DataStore - Replace `SharedPreferences` with `ProtoDataStore` (type-safe) or `PreferencesDataStore`. - Inject singleton DataStore instance via Hilt. See [DAO templates](references/implementation.md) for DataStore migration patterns. ## Anti-Patterns - **No IO on Main Thread**: Room handles dispatchers, but verify Flow is collected off-main. - **No @Entity in UI Layer**: Map to Domain or UI models in Repository. ## References - [DAO Templates](references/implementation.md)
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