ES6+ syntax and functional programming patterns for writing clean, modern JavaScript.
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example: Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example: Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example: Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Time estimate: 15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Prerequisites
Submit your Claude Code skill and start earning
epx add wshobson/agents --skill modern-javascript-patternsCompatible with
Supported agents
Master arrow functions, destructuring, spread operators, template literals, and enhanced object syntax for concise, readable code
Implement async/await and Promise patterns for handling asynchronous operations, with combinators like Promise.all and Promise.race
Apply functional programming techniques including map, filter, reduce, higher-order functions, composition, and pure functions for data tran
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Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
node --versionmodern-javascript-patternsExecute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
epx add wshobson/agents --skill modern-javascript-patternsFetches modern-javascript-patterns from wshobson/agents and configures it for Cursor.
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
.cursor/skills/modern-javascript-patterns
Restart Cursor to activate modern-javascript-patterns. Access via /modern-javascript-patternsin your agent's command palette.
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modern-javascript-patterns has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
I recommend modern-javascript-patterns for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
modern-javascript-patterns reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: modern-javascript-patterns is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
We added modern-javascript-patterns from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: modern-javascript-patterns is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
Keeps context tight: modern-javascript-patterns is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
Registry listing for modern-javascript-patterns matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
modern-javascript-patterns fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
modern-javascript-patterns has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
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