Does it support complex argument parsing?

The skill provides patterns for both standard flag parsing and advanced named parameters, ensuring script inputs are properly validated before any logic executes.

How does this skill improve CI/CD pipelines?

It ensures deployment scripts are idempotent and fail loudly when errors occur, preventing partial or corrupt deployments and reducing manual troubleshooting time.

What is Bash Strict Mode?

Bash Strict Mode is a combination of flags (set -Eeuo pipefail) that forces a script to exit immediately if any command fails, an unset variable is referenced, or a command in a pipeline fails.

Is this skill compatible with standard POSIX shells?

While it focuses on Bash features for maximum safety and developer experience, it includes guidance on maintaining POSIX portability when required.

Can it handle temporary files safely?

Yes, it utilizes mktemp and EXIT traps to ensure temporary directories are created securely and are automatically deleted even if the script crashes or is interrupted.

Bash Defensive Patterns

Name: Bash Defensive Patterns
Author: ccf

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Deployment & DevOps

Implements production-grade safety patterns and error handling for robust, fault-tolerant Bash shell scripts and automation.

About

This skill provides Claude with a comprehensive framework for writing resilient shell scripts suitable for production environments, system administration, and CI/CD pipelines. By enforcing strict modes, robust error trapping, and secure variable handling, it prevents common pitfalls such as silent failures, accidental data loss, or unhandled edge cases. It is an essential capability for developers building maintainable automation that must operate reliably across different platforms while providing clear logging and safe execution paths.

Key Features

Enforces Bash Strict Mode using set -Eeuo pipefail to catch errors immediately
Facilitates idempotent design to ensure scripts are safe to rerun in production environments
Implements advanced error trapping and automated resource cleanup with traps
Ensures safe variable, array, and file handling to prevent word-splitting and injection issues
Provides robust templates for argument parsing, structured logging, and dry-run support
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Use Cases

Creating system administration utilities that handle edge cases and failures gracefully
Building bulletproof CI/CD pipeline scripts and deployment automations
Developing cross-platform shell script libraries with standardized error handling and logging

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Key Features

Enforces Bash Strict Mode using set -Eeuo pipefail to catch errors immediately
Facilitates idempotent design to ensure scripts are safe to rerun in production environments
Implements advanced error trapping and automated resource cleanup with traps
Ensures safe variable, array, and file handling to prevent word-splitting and injection issues
Provides robust templates for argument parsing, structured logging, and dry-run support
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Creating system administration utilities that handle edge cases and failures gracefully
Building bulletproof CI/CD pipeline scripts and deployment automations
Developing cross-platform shell script libraries with standardized error handling and logging