---
title: "Ruff Linter and Formatter"
description: "Ultra-fast Python linting and formatting using Ruff CLI with pyproject.toml configuration. Supports auto-fix, import sorting (isort-compatible), and rule selection from 800+ built-in rules."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/astral-sh/ruff"
author: "Astral"
category:
  - "Code Quality & Review"
framework:
  - "Claude Code"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "astral-sh/ruff"
  github_stars: 47173
---

# Ruff Linter and Formatter

Ultra-fast Python linting and formatting using Ruff CLI with pyproject.toml configuration. Supports auto-fix, import sorting (isort-compatible), and rule selection from 800+ built-in rules.

## Prerequisites

Python

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

Install command or upstream instructions:

```
pip install ruff
```

## Documentation

- https://docs.astral.sh/ruff/

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/ruff-linter-formatter-agent/)