Best use case
reference-sdk is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Check reference SDK implementations using btca ask
Teams using reference-sdk 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/reference-sdk/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How reference-sdk Compares
| Feature / Agent | reference-sdk | 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?
Check reference SDK implementations using btca ask
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
# Reference SDK Check When implementing SDK features or debugging provider-specific issues, check reference implementations. ## When to Use - Implementing SDK features - Debugging provider-specific issues - Understanding how other libraries solve similar problems - "How does Vercel AI SDK do X?" - "Check Anthropic SDK for Y" ## Commands Use `btca ask` to check how reference SDKs implement similar features: ```bash # Check Vercel AI SDK for streaming patterns btca ask -r vercel-ai -q "How does streamObject work?" # Check Anthropic SDK for tool calling btca ask -r anthropic-sdk -q "How are tools defined and called?" # Check Zod for validation patterns btca ask -r zod -q "How does safeParse handle errors?" ``` ## Configured Resources - `vercel-ai` - Streaming, tool calling, structured output - `anthropic-sdk` - Anthropic API patterns - `zod` - Schema validation Add more: `btca config resources add -n <name> -t git -u <url> -b <branch>` ## When to Check 1. **Before implementing** - See how others solved similar problems 2. **When debugging** - Find how reference code handles edge cases 3. **Multi-provider support** - Compare implementations across SDKs 4. **Validation patterns** - Check idiomatic approaches ## Don't Use For - Documentation lookups (use /nia-docs instead) - Simple API questions (use WebSearch) - Project-specific patterns (use Grep/Glob)
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