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Python Asyncio Pitfalls

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Use when debugging asyncio event-loop hangs, blocking calls inside coroutines, asyncio.gather vs TaskGroup choice, cancellation handling, structured concurrency, mixing sync and async, run_in_executor decisions, asyncio task lifetimes, "Task was destroyed but it is pending" warnings, or async context manager bugs. Triggers: event loop blocked by sync I/O, ConnectionResetError on cancellation, asyncio in libraries that also offer sync API, FastAPI/aiohttp performance regressions, queue.Queue used in async code. NOT for trio/anyio (different paradigm), threading without asyncio, or Python 2 sync patterns.

About this skill (catalog notes)

Python Asyncio Pitfalls includes 12 code blocks for direct copy-paste. The SKILL.md runs to about 1,024 words, in the catalog's typical mid-range.

Original author
curiositech
Indexed lastmod
Catalog position
Engineering · languages
Indexed related skills
10

How Python Asyncio Pitfalls fits the catalog

Python Asyncio Pitfalls sits in the Engineering category under the languages sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.

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From the source SKILL.md

Asyncio is cooperative — one blocking call freezes the entire event loop. Most "asyncio is slow" stories are actually "we accidentally called a synchronous function inside a coroutine." This catalogs the traps.

What this skill does

Python Asyncio Pitfalls is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the languages sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/python-asyncio-pitfalls/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

When to invoke it: Use when debugging asyncio event-loop hangs, blocking calls inside coroutines, asyncio.gather vs TaskGroup choice, cancellation handling, structured concurrency, mixing sync and async, run_in_executor decisions, asyncio task lifetimes, "Task was destroyed but it is pending" warnings, or async context manager bugs.

Who uses this skill

The Python Asyncio Pitfalls Claude Code skill is built for software engineers, backend developers, full-stack teams, and technical leads building and maintaining production systems. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 94,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Python Asyncio Pitfalls Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/python-asyncio-pitfalls/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Python Asyncio Pitfalls skill do?
Use when debugging asyncio event-loop hangs, blocking calls inside coroutines, asyncio.gather vs TaskGroup choice, cancellation handling, structured concurrency, mixing sync and async, run_in_executor decisions, asyncio task lifetimes, "Task was destroyed but it is pending" warnings, or async context manager bugs. Triggers: event loop blocked by sync I/O, ConnectionResetError on cancellation, asyncio in libraries that also offer sync API, FastAPI/aiohttp performance regressions, queue.Queue used in async code. NOT for trio/anyio (different paradigm), threading without asyncio, or Python 2 sync patterns.
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Python Asyncio Pitfalls skill?
Use Python Asyncio Pitfalls when your Claude Code task falls under the Engineering category — specifically in the languages area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Python Asyncio Pitfalls" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/engineering/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Python Asyncio Pitfalls skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Python Asyncio Pitfalls is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Engineering category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

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curiositech. (2026). Python Asyncio Pitfalls [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/python-asyncio-pitfalls/
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@misc{python-asyncio-pitfalls-2026,
  author    = {curiositech},
  title     = {Python Asyncio Pitfalls [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/python-asyncio-pitfalls/}
}

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