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AI skills for Java

AI Coding Skills for Java

Browse the best AI coding skills for Java in 2026, Spring Boot scaffolding, JUnit 5 + Mockito tests, Maven / Gradle build files, JPA / Hibernate schemas, and security audits. Works with every major AI coding tool.

Short answer

The best AI coding skills for Java are skills-hub's `code-review`, `unit-test` (JUnit 5 + Mockito auto-detection), `api-scaffold` (Spring Boot / Quarkus / Micronaut), `db-schema` (JPA / Hibernate), `secure`, and `dependency-scan` (mvn dependency-check). All portable across Claude Code, Cursor, Codex CLI, Windsurf, Copilot, and Cline.

Java still runs more production services than any other JVM language in 2026, and AI coding tools are mature for it. The skills below detect your Java stack (Spring Boot, Quarkus, Micronaut, JUnit 5, Mockito, Maven, Gradle, Java 21+) and emit idiomatic code with proper records, sealed types, virtual threads where helpful, and correct Maven/Gradle configuration.

Top skills for Java

  1. 01web-game

    11 installs

    Scaffolds a browser-based game with Phaser 3, PixiJS, or Three.js including game loop, asset pipeline, responsive canvas, input handling, audio, save/load, and deployment to itch.io or web. Triggers on: "web game", "browser game", "html5 game", "phaser game", "pixi game", "three.js game", "javascript game", "typescript game", "make a game for the browser", "build a web game", "2d browser game", "3d web game", "itch.io game", "canvas game", "webgl game".

    Buildfrom Skills Hub
  2. 02web-performance-auditor

    5 installs

    AI-powered web performance auditor for frontend and web developers. Use it to audit a website or web app, diagnose poor Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP) and low Lighthouse scores, review JavaScript bundle size, code splitting, lazy loading, image and font loading, hydration, React rendering, Next.js/Nuxt patterns, network waterfalls, third-party scripts, and caching. Produces a prioritized, senior-engineer performance audit with a score and concrete fixes.

    Build
  3. 03code-reviewer

    5 installs

    Code review automation for TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, Swift, Kotlin, C#, .NET, Java, C, C++, Rust, Ruby, PHP, and Dart/Flutter. Analyzes PRs for complexity and risk, checks code quality for SOLID violations and code smells, generates review reports. Use when reviewing pull requests, analyzing code quality, identifying issues, generating review checklists.

    Buildfrom Multi-Domain Skills
  4. 04bundle-analysis

    4 installs

    Analyze frontend bundle size, detect heavy dependencies, find duplicates, evaluate tree-shaking, recommend code splitting, and generate size budget configs. USE THIS SKILL WHEN: user mentions bundle size, JavaScript bundle, webpack analysis, slow page load from large bundles, tree-shaking, code splitting, heavy dependencies, duplicate packages, vendor chunk, DIM weight of JS, or performance budget. Trigger phrases: "analyze bundle size", "why is my bundle so big", "find heavy dependencies", "reduce bundle size", "code splitting opportunities", "tree-shaking not working", "duplicate packages in bundle", "set up size budget", "vendor chunk too large", "initial load too slow", "optimize webpack output", "vite build analysis".

    Analysisfrom Skills Hub
  5. 05common-security-audit

    3 installs

    Probe for hardcoded secrets, injection surfaces, unguarded routes, business logic flaws, and platform-specific weaknesses across backend (Node, Go, Java, Python, Rust), frontend (React, Angular, Vue), and mobile (iOS, Android, Flutter) codebases. Use when performing security audits, vulnerability scans, secrets detection, or penetration testing.

    Buildfrom Multi-Language Standards
  6. 06java-language

    2 installs

    Modern Java 21+ language standards including Records, Pattern Matching, and Virtual Threads. Use for Java language constructs or Java-to-Java upgrades; defer Kotlin, tests, formatting/build tools, CompletableFuture, builder patterns, and isolated null-handling questions.

    Buildfrom Multi-Language Standards
  7. 07mermaidjs-v11

    2 installs

    Create diagrams and visualizations using Mermaid.js v11 syntax. Use when generating flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, state diagrams, ER diagrams, Gantt charts, user journeys, timelines, architecture diagrams, or any of 24+ diagram types. Supports JavaScript API integration, CLI rendering to SVG/PNG/PDF, theming, configuration, and accessibility features. Essential for documentation, technical diagrams, project planning, system architecture, and visual communication.

    Buildfrom ClaudeKit Skills
  8. 08java-tooling

    2 installs

    Configure Maven, Gradle, and static analysis for Java projects. Use for Java-only build and quality tooling such as Spotless, Checkstyle, SpotBugs, SonarLint, JDK versions, and Java service Dockerfiles; defer Kotlin, Android, Flutter, and GitHub Actions-specific configuration.

    Buildfrom Multi-Language Standards
  9. 09front-end-developer

    2 installs

    Senior Front-End Developer expertise in ReactJS, NextJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and modern UI/UX frameworks

    Buildfrom Mindrally Skills
  10. 10exploiting-insecure-deserialization

    2 installs

    Identifying and exploiting insecure deserialization vulnerabilities in Java, PHP, Python, and .NET applications to achieve remote code execution during authorized penetration tests.

    Buildfrom Cybersecurity Skills
  11. 11vertex-ai-api-dev

    2 installs

    Guides the usage of Gemini API on Google Cloud Vertex AI with the Gen AI SDK. Use when the user asks about using Gemini in an enterprise environment or explicitly mentions Vertex AI. Covers SDK usage (Python, JS/TS, Go, Java, C#), capabilities like Live API, tools, multimedia generation, caching, and batch prediction.

    Buildfrom Google Gemini
  12. 12chart-visualization

    2 installs

    This skill should be used when the user wants to visualize data. It intelligently selects the most suitable chart type from 26 available options, extracts parameters based on detailed specifications, and generates a chart image using a JavaScript script.

    Buildfrom DeerFlow
  13. 13apk-reverse

    1 installs

    在 CLI 环境下做 Android APK 逆向时使用。适用于 APK 解包、Java 反编译、smali 修改、重打包、Frida 动态 Hook,以及按需切换到 so/native 分析。优先使用本机已安装的 jadx、apktool、frida、adb、ida-reverse、radare2。

    Buildfrom Reverse Skill
  14. 14javascript-best-practices

    1 installs

    Idiomatic JavaScript patterns and conventions for maintainable existing code. Use when reviewing or refactoring JavaScript language patterns; defer project scaffolding, dependency setup, and tool configuration.

    Buildfrom Multi-Language Standards
  15. 15tsdown

    1 installs

    Bundle TypeScript and JavaScript libraries with blazing-fast speed powered by Rolldown. Use when building libraries, generating type declarations, bundling for multiple formats, or migrating from tsup.

    Buildfrom antfu Skills
  16. 16chrome-devtools

    1 installs

    Browser automation, debugging, and performance analysis using Puppeteer CLI scripts. Use for automating browsers, taking screenshots, analyzing performance, monitoring network traffic, web scraping, form automation, and JavaScript debugging.

    Buildfrom ClaudeKit Skills
  17. 17seo-technical

    1 installs

    Technical SEO audit across 9 categories: crawlability, indexability, security, URL structure, mobile, Core Web Vitals, structured data, JavaScript rendering, and IndexNow protocol. Use when user says "technical SEO", "crawl issues", "robots.txt", "Core Web Vitals", "site speed", or "security headers".

    Marketingfrom Claude SEO
  18. 18memory-leak-debugging

    1 installs

    Diagnoses and resolves memory leaks in JavaScript/Node.js applications. Use when a user reports high memory usage, OOM errors, or wants to capture, compare, or inspect heap snapshots with Chrome DevTools MCP memory tools.

    Buildfrom Chrome DevTools MCP

Frequently asked questions

Do AI skills understand Spring Boot conventions?

Yes, the api-scaffold and code-review skills detect Spring Boot and emit @RestController / @Service / @Repository layers with proper @Transactional boundaries and ResponseEntity returns.

Can AI generate JUnit 5 tests with Mockito?

Yes. The unit-test skill emits @ExtendWith(MockitoExtension.class), @Mock / @InjectMocks setups, and parametrized tests via @ParameterizedTest with proper @ValueSource / @MethodSource generators.

What's the best AI tool for Java?

Claude Code and Cursor both handle Java well. Cursor's IntelliJ-via-VS-Code-extension or JetBrains plugin is the most popular daily driver; Claude Code excels at multi-module Maven refactors.

Do AI skills handle Java 21 virtual threads?

Yes, modern skills recognize Java 21+ features and use virtual threads where they help (high-fan-out I/O), while staying on platform threads where they don't.

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