What does the CLI Development Guidelines skill do?

It provides specialized guidance for building high-quality command-line interfaces, covering everything from UX design to technical error handling patterns.

Can this skill help with complex CLI tools?

Yes, it includes patterns for complex subcommand structures and sophisticated argument parsing suitable for professional-grade terminal applications.

How do I invoke this skill in Claude Code?

You can invoke it using the Skill tool with 'cli-dev:cli-development-guidelines' to receive specific CLI implementation patterns.

Does this skill support specific programming languages?

The guidelines are generally language-agnostic, focusing on architectural patterns and UX principles applicable to any language used for CLI development.

Why is this skill associated with the cli-dev plugin?

The baselayer plugin is reserved for core methodologies, while the cli-dev plugin houses specialized patterns specifically for command-line tool development.

CLI Development Guidelines

Name: CLI Development Guidelines
Author: outfitter-dev

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Herramientas para Desarrolladores

Standardizes the creation of command-line interfaces with best practices for argument parsing, help text, and error handling.

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CLI Development Guidelines provides a structured framework for building robust and user-friendly command-line tools within the Claude Code environment. It offers domain-specific guidance on implementing subcommands, consistent argument parsing, informative help messages, and clear error reporting. By following these patterns, developers can ensure their CLI applications are professional, intuitive, and consistent with modern terminal standards, significantly improving the end-user experience for terminal-based utilities.

Características Principales

Help text and documentation standards
Argument parsing best practices
Consistent CLI user experience guidelines
Error message and status code formatting
16 GitHub stars
Subcommand structure patterns

Casos de Uso

Standardizing internal developer tools across a technical team
Building a new command-line tool from scratch
Refactoring an existing CLI for better usability and consistency

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Características Principales

Help text and documentation standards
Argument parsing best practices
Consistent CLI user experience guidelines
Error message and status code formatting
16 GitHub stars
Subcommand structure patterns

Casos de Uso

Standardizing internal developer tools across a technical team
Building a new command-line tool from scratch
Refactoring an existing CLI for better usability and consistency