Safe Code Editing Skill

Use this skill when making code changes that need verification.

Shadow Workspace Pattern

The Smart Edit plugin uses a "shadow workspace" approach:

1. •Copy: Create a temporary copy of the file
2. •Edit: Apply changes to the shadow copy
3. •Validate: Run linters/type checkers on the shadow
4. •Apply: Only apply changes if validation passes

When to Use

• •Making structural code changes
• •Refactoring existing code
• •Editing files with type annotations
• •Changes that need syntax validation

Workflow

1. •Identify the file and changes needed
2. •Use smart-edit tool with:
   • •file_path: Target file
   • •changes: Description of changes
3. •Tool validates before applying
4. •Review the diff and confirm

Benefits

• •Safety: Changes validated before applying
• •Rollback: Original preserved until confirmed
• •Validation: Catch errors before they happen