
Code Transfer
- 153 installs
- 656 repo stars
- Updated July 25, 2026
- mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace
Port or adapt code between repos, frameworks, or agent sessions when merging features, migrating stacks, or handing work to another developer or coding agent.
About
Guides Claude through systematic code transfer: mapping source modules to a target project, reconciling dependencies, adapting patterns, and validating parity so migrated logic integrates cleanly without silent behavioral drift.
- Structured migration prompts across languages and frameworks
- Preserves behavior while adapting imports, types, and conventions
- Supports handoffs between agents, repos, and team members
- Reduces copy-paste errors during stack or module moves
Code Transfer by the numbers
- 153 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +3 installs in the week ending Aug 4, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #653 of 2,715 Automation & Workflows skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Data as of Aug 4, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| Installs | 153 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 656 |
| Last updated | July 25, 2026 |
| Repository | mhattingpete/claude-skills-marketplace ↗ |
What it does
Port or adapt code between repos, frameworks, or agent sessions when merging features, migrating stacks, or handing work to another developer or coding agent.
Files
Code Transfer
Transfer code between files with precise line-based control. Dual-mode operation: native tools (1-10 files) or execution mode (10+ files, 90% token savings).
Operation Modes
Basic Mode (Default)
Use Read, Edit, Bash scripts for 1-10 file operations. Works immediately, no setup required.
Execution Mode (10+ files)
from api.filesystem import batch_copy
from api.code_analysis import find_functions
functions = find_functions('app.py', pattern='handle_.*')
operations = [{
'source_file': 'app.py',
'start_line': f['start_line'],
'end_line': f['end_line'],
'target_file': 'handlers.py',
'target_line': -1
} for f in functions]
batch_copy(operations)When to Use
- "copy this code to [file]"
- "move [function/class] to [file]"
- "extract this to a new file"
- "insert at line [number]"
- "reorganize into separate files"
Core Operations
1. Extract Source Code
Read(file_path="src/auth.py") # Full file
Read(file_path="src/auth.py", offset=10, limit=20) # Line range
Grep(pattern="def authenticate", -n=true, -A=10) # Find function2. Insert at Specific Line
Use line_insert.py script for line-based insertion:
python3 skills/code-transfer/scripts/line_insert.py <file> <line_number> <code> [--backup]Examples:
# Insert function at line 50
python3 skills/code-transfer/scripts/line_insert.py src/utils.py 50 "def helper():\n pass"
# Insert with backup
python3 skills/code-transfer/scripts/line_insert.py src/utils.py 50 "code" --backup
# Insert at beginning
python3 skills/code-transfer/scripts/line_insert.py src/new.py 1 "import os"When to use:
- User specifies exact line number
- Inserting into new/empty files
- Inserting at beginning/end without context
3. Insert Relative to Content
Use Edit when insertion point is relative to existing code:
Edit(
file_path="src/utils.py",
old_string="def existing():\n pass",
new_string="def existing():\n pass\n\ndef new():\n return True"
)Workflow Examples
Copy Function Between Files
1. Find: Grep(pattern="def validate_user", -n=true, -A=20) 2. Extract: Read(file_path="auth.py", offset=45, limit=15) 3. Check target: Read(file_path="validators.py") 4. Insert: Use line_insert.py or Edit based on context
Extract Class to New File
1. Locate: Grep(pattern="class DatabaseConnection", -n=true, -A=50) 2. Extract: Read(file_path="original.py", offset=100, limit=50) 3. Create: Write(file_path="database.py", content="<extracted>") 4. Update imports: Edit in original file 5. Remove old class: Edit with replacement
Insert at Specific Line
1. Validate: Read(file_path="main.py", offset=20, limit=10) 2. Insert: python3 skills/code-transfer/scripts/line_insert.py main.py 25 "logger.info('...')" --backup 3. Verify: Read(file_path="main.py", offset=23, limit=5)
Reorganize Into Modules
1. Analyze: Read(file_path="utils.py") 2. Identify groups: Grep(pattern="^def |^class ", -n=true) 3. Extract each category: Write new files 4. Update original: Re-export or redirect
Best Practices
Planning:
- Understand dependencies (imports, references)
- Identify exact start/end of code block
- Check target file structure
- Ensure necessary imports included
Preservation:
- Include docstrings and comments
- Transfer related functions together
- Update imports in both files
- Maintain formatting/indentation
Validation:
- Verify insertion placement
- Check syntax
- Test imports
- Suggest running tests
Backups:
- Use
--backupfor significant changes - Critical file operations
- Large deletions
Integration
- code-refactor: Refactor after transferring
- test-fixing: Run tests after reorganizing
- feature-planning: Plan large reorganizations
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Line-based code insertion utility.
This script provides precise line-number-based code insertion,
which complements Claude's native Edit tool (which requires exact string matching).
Usage:
python line_insert.py <file_path> <line_number> <code> [--backup]
Examples:
# Insert at line 10
python line_insert.py src/main.py 10 "print('hello')"
# Insert with backup
python line_insert.py src/main.py 10 "print('hello')" --backup
"""
import argparse
import sys
from pathlib import Path
from datetime import datetime
def validate_file_path(file_path: Path) -> None:
"""
Validate that the file path is safe to use.
Args:
file_path: Path object to validate
Raises:
ValueError: If path is invalid or unsafe
"""
# Resolve to absolute path
abs_path = file_path.resolve()
# Basic security: prevent directory traversal
if ".." in str(file_path):
raise ValueError(f"Path contains '..' which is not allowed: {file_path}")
# Check parent directory exists (or can be created)
if not abs_path.parent.exists():
raise ValueError(f"Parent directory does not exist: {abs_path.parent}")
def create_backup(file_path: Path) -> Path:
"""
Create a backup of the file with timestamp.
Args:
file_path: Path to the file to backup
Returns:
Path to the backup file
"""
timestamp = datetime.now().strftime("%Y%m%d_%H%M%S")
backup_path = file_path.with_suffix(f"{file_path.suffix}.backup_{timestamp}")
if file_path.exists():
backup_path.write_text(file_path.read_text())
print(f"✅ Created backup: {backup_path}", file=sys.stderr)
return backup_path
def insert_code(
file_path: Path,
line_number: int,
code: str,
create_backup_flag: bool = False
) -> None:
"""
Insert code at a specific line number in a file.
Args:
file_path: Path to the target file
line_number: Line number where code should be inserted (1-based)
code: Code to insert (can be multiple lines)
create_backup_flag: Whether to create a backup before modifying
Raises:
ValueError: If line_number is invalid
IOError: If file operations fail
"""
# Validate inputs
validate_file_path(file_path)
if line_number < 1:
raise ValueError(f"Line number must be >= 1, got: {line_number}")
# Create backup if requested and file exists
if create_backup_flag and file_path.exists():
create_backup(file_path)
# Read existing content or start with empty
if file_path.exists():
with open(file_path, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as f:
lines = f.readlines()
else:
lines = []
print(f"ℹ️ Creating new file: {file_path}", file=sys.stderr)
# Prepare code lines to insert
code_lines = code.splitlines(keepends=True)
# Ensure last line has newline if inserting in middle of file
if code_lines and not code_lines[-1].endswith('\n'):
code_lines[-1] += '\n'
# Insert at the specified line (1-based index)
# Line 1 means insert at the beginning
# Line len(lines)+1 means append at the end
insert_index = line_number - 1
if insert_index > len(lines):
# If line number is beyond file, pad with empty lines
lines.extend(['\\n'] * (insert_index - len(lines)))
# Insert the code
lines[insert_index:insert_index] = code_lines
# Write back to file
file_path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
with open(file_path, 'w', encoding='utf-8') as f:
f.writelines(lines)
print(f"✅ Inserted {len(code_lines)} line(s) at line {line_number} in {file_path}", file=sys.stderr)
def main():
"""Main entry point for CLI usage."""
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description="Insert code at a specific line number in a file",
formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
epilog="""
Examples:
# Insert a single line at line 10
%(prog)s src/main.py 10 "print('hello')"
# Insert multiple lines
%(prog)s src/main.py 10 "def foo():\\n pass"
# Insert with backup
%(prog)s src/main.py 10 "print('hello')" --backup
"""
)
parser.add_argument(
'file_path',
type=Path,
help='Path to the target file'
)
parser.add_argument(
'line_number',
type=int,
help='Line number where code should be inserted (1-based)'
)
parser.add_argument(
'code',
type=str,
help='Code to insert (use \\n for newlines)'
)
parser.add_argument(
'--backup',
action='store_true',
help='Create a backup before modifying the file'
)
args = parser.parse_args()
try:
insert_code(
file_path=args.file_path,
line_number=args.line_number,
code=args.code,
create_backup_flag=args.backup
)
sys.exit(0)
except Exception as e:
print(f"❌ Error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
sys.exit(1)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()