async-python-patterns
Master Python asyncio, concurrent programming, and async/await patterns for high-performance applications. Use when building async APIs, concurrent systems, or I/O-bound applications requiring non-blocking operations.
Profile →npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill async-python-patterns --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Async Python Patterns Comprehensive guidance for implementing asynchronous Python applications using asyncio, concurrent programming patterns, and async/await for building high-performance, non-blocking systems. ## When to Use This Skill - Building async web APIs (FastAPI, aiohttp, Sanic) - Implementing concurrent I/O operations (database, file, network) - Creating web scrapers with concurrent requests - Developing real-time applications (WebSocket servers, chat systems) - Processing multiple independent tasks simultaneously - Building microservices with async communication - Optimizing I/O-bound workloads - Implementing async background tasks and queues ## Sync vs Async Decision Guide Before adopting async, consider whether it's the right choice for your use case. | Use Case | Recommended Approach | |----------|---------------------| | Many concurrent network/DB calls | `asyncio` | | CPU-bound computation | `multiprocessing` or thread pool | | Mixed I/O + CPU | Offload CPU work with `asyncio.to_thread()` | | Simple scripts, few connections | Sync (simpler, easier to debug) | | Web APIs with high concurrency | Async frameworks (FastAPI, aiohttp) | **Key Rule:** Stay fully sync or
- When to Use This Skill
- Sync vs Async Decision Guide
- Core Concepts
- 1. Event Loop
- 2. Coroutines
- 3. Tasks
- 4. Futures
- 5. Async Context Managers
- 6. Async Iterators
- Quick Start
- Fundamental Patterns
- Pattern 1: Basic Async/Await
- Pattern 2: Concurrent Execution with gather()
- Pattern 3: Task Creation and Management
What does the async-python-patterns skill do?
Master Python asyncio, concurrent programming, and async/await patterns for high-performance applications. Use when building async APIs, concurrent systems, or I/O-bound applications requiring non-blocking operations.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill async-python-patterns --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From wshobson/agents, a repository with 38,479 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.