How does this skill help with slow Zsh startup?

It uses a Python-based test runner to profile your shell startup, identifying plugin overhead and providing optimization strategies like lazy-loading and compinit caching to improve performance.

What is the advantage of using isolated environments for shell testing?

It allows you to test new ZDOTDIR configurations and scripts in a sandbox environment, ensuring you do not break your primary terminal or lock yourself out of your shell during experimentation.

Does this skill follow Zsh plugin standards?

Yes, all function generation and autoload workflows are designed to be compliant with Zsh Plugin Standard patterns, ensuring high compatibility and modularity.

Can I use this for secure secret management in scripts?

Yes, the skill includes the keychainctl utility which provides a safe way to set, retrieve, and manage macOS keychain secrets directly from your Zsh functions without hardcoding credentials.

Zsh Development Tools

Name: Zsh Development Tools
Author: totallyGreg

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Builds, tests, and optimizes Zsh shell configurations and autoload functions using standardized patterns and isolated environments.

This skill empowers developers to manage complex Zsh environments with professional-grade tools for function generation, completion setup, and performance profiling. It provides a robust framework for creating Plugin Standard compliant autoload functions, managing fpath configurations, and securely handling secrets via the macOS keychain using keychainctl. With its unique Python-based testing framework, users can safely experiment with configuration changes in isolated ZDOTDIR environments, eliminating the risk of breaking their primary shell while optimizing startup performance and plugin compatibility.

主な機能

01Automated fpath management and troubleshooting for autoload functions.

02Standardized Zsh function and completion generation based on established patterns.

03Secure macOS keychain integration for managing API keys and secrets via CLI.

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05Isolated ZDOTDIR test environment builder for safe shell experimentation.

06Performance optimization tools to profile and resolve slow shell startup times.

ユースケース

01Developing modular Zsh plugins and autoload functions with full completion support.

02Securing CLI workflows by storing and retrieving credentials via the macOS keychain.

03Debugging and optimizing shell startup latency through automated performance testing.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add totallygreg/claude-mp zsh-dev

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT