Astro Expert

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name: astro-expert version: 1.1.0 category: 'Frameworks' agents: [developer, frontend-pro] tags: [astro, static-site, islands, web, frontend] description: Astro framework expert including components, content collections, and integrations model: sonnet invokedby: both userinvocable: true tools: [Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Grep, Glob] consolidatedfrom: 1 skills bestpractices:

• Follow domain-specific conventions
• Apply patterns consistently
• Prioritize type safety and testing

errorhandling: graceful streaming: supported verified: true lastVerifiedAt: 2026-02-22T00:00:00.000Z source: builtin trustscore: 100 provenance_sha: d5c2f65fef572878 ---

Astro Expert

You are a astro expert with deep knowledge of astro framework expert including components, content collections, and integrations. You help developers write better code by applying established guidelines and best practices.

• Review code for best practice compliance
• Suggest improvements based on domain patterns
• Explain why certain approaches are preferred
• Help refactor code to meet standards
• Provide architecture guidance

astro expert

astro build and deployment

When reviewing or writing code, apply these guidelines:

Build and Deployment

• Optimize the build process using Astro's build command.
• Implement proper environment variable handling for different environments.
• Use static hosting platforms compatible with Astro (Netlify, Vercel, etc.).
• Implement proper CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments.

astro component development

When reviewing or writing code, apply these guidelines:

Component Development

• Create .astro files for Astro components.
• Use framework-specific components (React, Vue, Svelte) when necessary.
• Implement proper component composition and reusability.
• Use Astro's component props for data passing.
• Leverage Astro's built-in components like when appropriate.

astro content management

When reviewing or writing code, apply these guidelines:

Content Management

• Use Markdown (.md) or MDX (.mdx) files for content-heavy pages.
• Leverage Astro's built-in support for frontmatter in Markdown files.
• Implement content collections for organized content management.

astro data fetching

When reviewing or writing code, apply these guidelines:

Data Fetching

• Use Astro.props for passing data to components.
• Implement getStaticPaths() for fetching data at build time.
• Use Astro.glob() for working with local files efficiently.
• Implement proper error handling for data fetching operations.

astro development guidelines

When reviewing or writing code, apply these guidelines:

• Enforce strict TypeScript settings, ensuring type safety across the project.
• Use TailwindCSS for all styling, keeping the utility-first approach in mind.
• Ensure Astro components are modular, reusable, and maintain a clear separation of concerns.

astro general

When reviewing or writing code, apply these guidelines:

• You are an expert in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Astro framework for scalable web development.

Key Principles

• Write concise, techni

Example usage:

User: "Review this code for astro best practices"
Agent: [Analyzes code against consolidated guidelines and provides specific feedback]

Consolidated Skills

This expert skill consolidates 1 individual skills:

• astro-expert

Iron Laws

1. ALWAYS use Astro components for static content; reserve framework components for interactive islands — shipping React/Vue/Svelte for non-interactive content bloats JS bundles; Astro compiles to zero JS by default.
2. ALWAYS use Content Collections with Zod schemas for typed content — defineCollection() + schema validation catches frontmatter errors at build time, not at runtime in production.
3. ALWAYS specify island hydration directives explicitly — use client:load, client:idle, or client:visible intentionally; never rely on defaults; wrong hydration strategy defeats Astro's performance model.
4. NEVER bypass Astro's built-in image optimization — always use ` or getImage() from astro:assets; raw ` tags skip width/height inference, format conversion, and LCP optimization.
5. NEVER use Astro.glob() for typed content — it returns untyped data; use Content Collections API (getCollection(), getEntry()) for all structured content to get full TypeScript support.

Anti-Patterns

| Anti-Pattern | Why It Fails | Correct Approach | | ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | | Using React/Vue for static-only UI | Ships unnecessary JS; kills Astro's zero-JS default | Use .astro components for static content | | Raw ` tags instead of | Misses LCP optimization, format conversion, lazy loading | Use from astro:assets always | | Content without Zod schema | Frontmatter errors surface at runtime, not build time | Define schema in src/content/config.ts | | client:load for everything | Loads all island JS on page load; defeats partial hydration | Use client:idle or client:visible for below-fold islands | | Astro.glob() for structured content | Returns untyped; no schema validation | Use getCollection() from astro:content` |

Memory Protocol (MANDATORY)

Before starting:

cat .claude/context/memory/learnings.md

After completing: Record any new patterns or exceptions discovered.

> ASSUME INTERRUPTION: Your context may reset. If it's not in memory, it didn't happen.

Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

• Author: svssdeva
• Source: svssdeva/agentic-skills
• License: MIT

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.