Best use case
babashka is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Clojure scripting without JVM startup.
Teams using babashka 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/babashka/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How babashka Compares
| Feature / Agent | babashka | 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?
Clojure scripting without JVM startup.
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
# babashka
Clojure scripting without JVM startup.
## Script
```clojure
#!/usr/bin/env bb
(require '[babashka.http-client :as http])
(require '[cheshire.core :as json])
(-> (http/get "https://api.github.com/users/bmorphism")
:body
(json/parse-string true)
:public_repos)
```
## Tasks
```clojure
;; bb.edn
{:tasks
{:build (shell "make")
:test (shell "make test")
:repl (babashka.nrepl.server/start-server! {:port 1667})}}
```
## Filesystem
```clojure
(require '[babashka.fs :as fs])
(fs/glob "." "**/*.clj")
(fs/copy "src" "dst")
```
## Process
```clojure
(require '[babashka.process :as p])
(-> (p/shell {:out :string} "ls -la") :out)
```
## Run
```bash
bb script.clj
bb -e '(+ 1 2)'
bb --nrepl-server
```
## Scientific Skill Interleaving
This skill connects to the K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-skills ecosystem:
### Graph Theory
- **networkx** [○] via bicomodule
- Universal graph hub
### Bibliography References
- `general`: 734 citations in bib.duckdb
## Cat# Integration
This skill maps to **Cat# = Comod(P)** as a bicomodule in the equipment structure:
```
Trit: 0 (ERGODIC)
Home: Prof
Poly Op: ⊗
Kan Role: Adj
Color: #26D826
```
### GF(3) Naturality
The skill participates in triads satisfying:
```
(-1) + (0) + (+1) ≡ 0 (mod 3)
```
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