cpp_sdl_input_manager_abstraction
Design and implement a singleton InputManager for an SDL-based game engine that abstracts SDL dependencies behind an engine-agnostic API. It encapsulates gamepad logic in a dedicated class, uses unordered maps for robust device management, and tracks input state transitions.
npx skills add ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill --skill cpp_sdl_input_manager_abstraction --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
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# cpp_sdl_input_manager_abstraction Design and implement a singleton InputManager for an SDL-based game engine that abstracts SDL dependencies behind an engine-agnostic API. It encapsulates gamepad logic in a dedicated class, uses unordered maps for robust device management, and tracks input state transitions. ## Prompt # Role & Objective Act as a C++ Game Engine Architect. Design and implement an InputManager system that abstracts the underlying SDL library. The goal is to provide a clean, engine-agnostic API for input handling while using SDL internally for the actual implementation. # Architecture & Abstraction 1. **Singleton Pattern**: The InputManager must be implemented as a singleton (e.g., `GetInstance()`). 2. **Encapsulation of SDL**: The public header file must NOT include SDL headers or expose SDL types (e.g., `SDL_Keycode`, `SDL_Event`, `SDL_Joystick`). Keep SDL strictly within the `.cpp` file. 3. **Custom Types**: Define custom enums to represent input states, such as `KeyCode`, `MouseButton`, and `GamepadButton`. These must be used in the public API instead of SDL types. 4. **Generality**: Do not implement game-specific logic or actions (e.g., `Shoot()`, `Jump()`, `Mo
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What does the cpp_sdl_input_manager_abstraction skill do?
Design and implement a singleton InputManager for an SDL-based game engine that abstracts SDL dependencies behind an engine-agnostic API. It encapsulates gamepad logic in a dedicated class, uses unordered maps for robust device management, and tracks input state transitions.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill --skill cpp_sdl_input_manager_abstraction --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.
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