psf/black

GitHub
https://github.com/psf/black

The uncompromising Python code formatter

  • autopep8
  • code
  • codeformatter
  • formatter
  • gofmt
  • hacktoberfest
  • pre-commit-hook
  • python
  • yapf
Stars:
42.1k
Language:
Python
Default branch:
main
Last scored:
Overall

At a glance

Rank
#67 of 401
Top 17% · #17 of 56 Python repos
Checks passed
10 of 17
Full list below
Best set up for
Claude Code
Score 85.5
Needs most work for
Cursor
Biggest fix: Cursor rules (.cursor/rules) (+11.5 pts)

What it has

What it's missing

What to fix first

Pick an AI agent

Showing fixes for Claude Code

  1. 1
    AGENTS.md / CLAUDE.md
    Add an AGENTS.md covering project goals, layout, setup commands, and conventions. Aim for 800+ chars of real guidance (not boilerplate).
    +13.2 pts
  2. 2
    Manageable size
    If possible, split into smaller modules or carve out a focused entry path. Document where to start in AGENTS.md.
    +1.3 pts

Score for each AI agent

Each agent weighs the checks by its own docs. Under each score are its top three. How each agent is scored →

Claude Code
#76 of 401
85.5
  • ✗AGENTS.md / CLAUDE.md
  • ✓Test suite
  • ✓Reproducible dev env
Devin
#47 of 401
83.1
  • ✓Reproducible dev env
  • ✓Dependency manifest
  • ✓Test suite
Codex
#85 of 401
82.3
  • ✗AGENTS.md / CLAUDE.md
  • ✓README
  • ✓Test suite
Aider
#21 of 401
80.6
  • ✗.aider.conf.yml
  • ✓Linter / formatter config
  • ✓Test suite
Kimi Code CLI
#101 of 401
80.3
  • ✗AGENTS.md / CLAUDE.md
  • ✓Test suite
  • ✓Dependency manifest
Pi
#98 of 401
80.0
  • ✗AGENTS.md / CLAUDE.md
  • ✓Test suite
  • ✓Linter / formatter config
OpenHands
#34 of 401
79.6
  • ✓CI configuration
  • ✓Dependency manifest
  • ✓Reproducible dev env
Gemini CLI
#64 of 401
76.1
  • ✗GEMINI.md
  • ✓README
  • ✓Test suite
Cursor
#98 of 401
73.8
  • ✗Cursor rules (.cursor/rules)
  • ✓README
  • ✓Type configuration

Does psf/black have agent instructions?

An AGENTS.md (or CLAUDE.md) at the root tells AI coding agents how to build, test and work in the repo. A few agents also read a file of their own.

AGENTS.md / CLAUDE.md
None at the root (no AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, AGENT.md, .claude/CLAUDE.md or .claude/AGENTS.md)
Agent-specific files
None: no GEMINI.md, .cursor/rules, .openhands/setup.sh, .aider.conf.yml or .agents/skills
Repos that have one
29 of 56 Python repos · 221 of 401 repos on the leaderboard · See examples →
Get a starter AGENTS.md

From the files the checks found. Fill in the commands, then commit it at the root.

# AGENTS.md

Guidance for AI coding agents working in psf/black. The uncompromising Python code formatter. Written mainly in Python.

## Where things are

- Dependencies are declared in `pyproject.toml`.
- Tests live in `tests`.
- Lint and format rules are configured in `.flake8`.
- Type checking is configured in `pyproject.toml`.
- CI is defined in `.github/workflows`; read it for the exact install, lint and test steps.
- Commit hooks are set up in `.pre-commit-config.yaml`; don't skip them.
- A reproducible environment is defined in `Dockerfile`.
- Follow the conventions in `CONTRIBUTING.md`.

## Commands

<!-- Fill in the exact commands CI runs. -->
- Install: TODO
- Test: TODO
- Lint: TODO

All 17 checks · 10 passed

No .agents/skills/<name>/SKILL.md
No agent instructions file found
.aider.conf.yml· 0% pass
No .aider.conf.yml at repo root
CI configuration· 100% pass
13 GitHub Actions workflows
CONTRIBUTING guide· 100% pass
Guide present
No .cursor/rules/*.mdc or .cursorrules
Manifest present
2 env artifacts (Dockerfile, tox.ini)
GEMINI.md· 0% pass
No GEMINI.md at repo root
License file· 100% pass
License present
Config detected
No .openhands/setup.sh
Hook framework configured
README· 100% pass
README detailed (9,874 characters)
Manageable size· 80% pass
515 files
Test suite· 100% pass
Found /tests
Type configuration· 100% pass
Configured in pyproject.toml

How psf/black compares

vs leaderboard average
13.3 pts above
Average 66.8
vs Python average
9.1 pts above
Average 71.0
Stars among Python repos
#34 of 56

Missing here, and how many repos have it

  • Skills (.agents/skills) · passed by 17% of leaderboard repos, 20% of Python repos
  • Cursor rules (.cursor/rules) · passed by 4% of leaderboard repos, 7% of Python repos

Passes checks most repos miss

  • Reproducible dev env · only 22% of repos pass it
  • Pre-commit / git hooks · only 29% of repos pass it

One fix for the most agents: AGENTS.md / CLAUDE.md would raise the score for all 9 agents, by up to 13.3 points.

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