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understanding-streamlit-architecture

Explains Streamlit's internal architecture including backend runtime, frontend rendering, and WebSocket communication. Use when debugging cross-layer issues, understanding how features work end-to-end, planning architectural changes, or onboarding to the codebase. Covers ForwardMsg/BackMsg protocol, script rerun model, element tree, widget state management, and more.

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Updated 4/10/2026
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Installation and usage

Explains Streamlit's internal architecture including backend runtime, frontend rendering, and WebSocket communication. Use when debugging cross-layer issues, understanding how features work end-to-end, planning architectural changes, or onboarding to the codebase. Covers ForwardMsg/BackMsg protocol, script rerun model, element tree, widget state management, and more.

Installation
$ install --globalskills.sh
Usage

Once installed, you can use this skill by running the following command in your terminal:

skills use understanding-streamlit-architecture