What is the main benefit of the CLI skill?

It optimizes how Claude interacts with your terminal, making commands more reliable, readable, and efficient by reducing unnecessary directory changes.

Does this skill fix Zoxide-related errors?

Yes, it specifically provides guidelines to handle the common '__zoxide_z command not found' error often encountered in certain shell configurations.

How does it handle directory navigation differently?

It integrates with Zoxide for smarter jumping and encourages using command-specific path flags, such as 'git -C', instead of frequent 'cd' commands.

Why does this skill prefer long flag names like --message?

Long flags make terminal operations more explicit, easier for users to follow, and less prone to ambiguity during complex automation tasks.

Is this skill restricted to a specific shell?

While optimized for Bash-like environments, the guidelines improve Claude's general command-line behavior across most standard terminal interfaces.

CLI Best Practices & Navigation

Name: CLI Best Practices & Navigation
Author: motlin

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Developer Tools

Optimizes command-line interactions by implementing efficient directory navigation and standardized flag usage for shell operations.

About

This skill enhances Claude's shell proficiency by enforcing best practices for directory navigation and command execution within the terminal. It integrates Zoxide for smarter directory switching, resolves common environment errors like 'command not found: __zoxide_z', and promotes the use of descriptive long-form flags for better readability and reliability. By favoring direct path-based commands over frequent directory changes, it streamlines Git workflows and file system management, making Claude more efficient and precise when executing system-level tasks.

Key Features

Automated resolution for common shell environment and Zoxide initialization errors
Reduced shell context switching via path-prefixed command execution
Enforcement of long-form command flags for improved command clarity
Standardized Git workflow patterns for cleaner terminal operations
Optimized directory navigation using Zoxide integration
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Use Cases

Navigating complex project structures without excessive directory hopping
Resolving environment-specific shell alias and command errors automatically
Executing Git operations with descriptive, production-grade command syntax

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Key Features

Automated resolution for common shell environment and Zoxide initialization errors
Reduced shell context switching via path-prefixed command execution
Enforcement of long-form command flags for improved command clarity
Standardized Git workflow patterns for cleaner terminal operations
Optimized directory navigation using Zoxide integration
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Navigating complex project structures without excessive directory hopping
Resolving environment-specific shell alias and command errors automatically
Executing Git operations with descriptive, production-grade command syntax