Cocos Creator 3.x Development Skill

A comprehensive skill for Claude that provides expert guidance for Cocos Creator 3.x game development using TypeScript.

Overview

This skill offers complete coverage of Cocos Creator 3.x development including:

• TypeScript scripting with proper decorators
• Component system and lifecycle management
• Node hierarchy and scene organization
• Resource loading and memory management
• Event systems and input handling
• Performance optimization techniques
• Migration from 2.x to 3.x

Installation

Using the Skill File (Recommended)

1. Download the latest cocos-creator-dev.skill file from the Releases page
2. Import the skill into Claude's skill system
3. Start using the skill immediately

Manual Installation

1. Clone this repository
2. Use the packaging script:

   python package_skill.py

3. Import the generated .skill file

Usage

Once installed, this skill automatically activates when you need help with Cocos Creator 3.x development. Use phrases like:

• "Help me create a component that..."
• "How do I load resources in Cocos Creator?"
• "Debug this TypeScript script..."
• "Explain the component lifecycle..."
• "How to optimize performance for..."

Features

📝 Script Development

• TypeScript component templates
• Proper decorator usage (@ccclass, @property)
• Code style guidelines and best practices

🎮 Component System

• Lifecycle methods (onLoad, start, update)
• Component creation and management
• Component communication patterns

🌳 Scene & Node Management

• Node hierarchy operations
• Scene loading and transitions
• Persist nodes for data preservation

📦 Resource Management

• Asset loading strategies
• Memory optimization
• Asset Bundle usage

🎯 Event System

• Input handling (touch, mouse, keyboard)
• Custom event creation
• Node-to-node communication

⚡ Performance Optimization

• Memory leak prevention
• Object pooling techniques
• Profiling and debugging

Example

When you ask for help with a component, you'll get detailed guidance:

import { _decorator, Component, Node } from 'cc';
const { ccclass, property } = _decorator;

@ccclass('PlayerController')
export class PlayerController extends Component {
    @property
    moveSpeed: number = 5;

    start() {
        // Initialization code
    }

    update(deltaTime: number) {
        // Update logic
    }
}

Documentation Structure

The skill includes detailed reference documentation:

• Script Basics - TypeScript setup and component creation
• Component System - Lifecycle and component management
• Node & Hierarchy - Node operations and transformations
• Scene Management - Scene loading and data persistence
• Resource Management - Asset loading and memory management
• Event System - Input handling and custom events

Compatibility

• ✅ Cocos Creator 3.0 and above
• ✅ TypeScript exclusively (JavaScript not supported in 3.x)
• ✅ All platforms supported by Cocos Creator 3.x

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please:

1. Fork this repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Test thoroughly
5. Submit a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

External Resources

• Cocos Creator 3.x Official Manual
• Cocos Creator 3.x API Reference
• Example Projects

Support

For issues or questions:

• Check the Troubleshooting section in the skill documentation
• Review the reference files for specific topics
• Open an issue in this repository

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This skill was created using the skill-creator framework.