We built an Agent Skill so AI writes Redis code the way Redis experts would

In an era where coding is becoming increasingly accessible to non-developers, the gap between AI-generated code and expert-level coding practices remains significant, particularly with technologies like Redis. The blog discusses the creation of an Agent Skill specifically designed to enhance AI coding agents with up-to-date and expert Redis knowledge, addressing the common issue of AI relying on outdated patterns due to their training on historical data. This tool, presented as markdown files encoding procedural knowledge, aims to close the gap by providing AI with current, structured, and domain-specific insights that are automatically applied when relevant tasks are encountered. The Agent Skill ensures that AI agents use best practices for Redis, such as appropriate data structures, anti-pattern guardrails, and production-aware defaults, thereby aligning AI-generated code with contemporary standards. The introduction of Agent Skills reflects a broader trend where AI applications require context engines to prevent backfiring and highlights the importance of integrating these skills into open ecosystems to succeed in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.