How does it handle the difference between human and machine output?

It advocates for terminal-first design that detects TTY to provide human-readable tables and colors, while offering machine-readable formats like JSON or TSV for piped operations.

Does it support terminal colors and icons?

Yes, it provides guidance on using the 8 basic ANSI colors and Unicode symbols to create visual hierarchy while maintaining compatibility across different terminal emulators.

Can this skill help with web interfaces or GUIs?

No, this skill is specifically optimized for command-line and text-based interfaces. It does not cover GUI, web-based frontend design, or backend API architecture.

What makes a good CLI design?

A good CLI design features consistent command patterns, reasonable defaults, clear help text, and supports both interactive use and script automation through appropriate flags.

Does it assist with command naming conventions?

Yes, it enforces a 'tool > command > subcommand' pattern and provides a framework for deciding when to use a flag versus a subcommand.

CLI UX Designer

Name: CLI UX Designer
Author: sjungling

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Design Tools

Designs intuitive and professional command-line interfaces (CLI) and text-based user interfaces (TUI) following industry best practices.

The CLI UX Designer skill transforms Claude into an expert consultant for terminal-based applications, providing comprehensive guidance on command structures, visual design, and accessibility. It helps developers create consistent, user-friendly CLI tools by applying principles like reasonable defaults, cognitive load reduction, and standardized output formatting. Whether you're designing a new tool or refining an existing terminal interface, this skill ensures your CLI is both powerful for power users and approachable for beginners through expert-level flag, argument, and visual design patterns.

Key Features

01Visual design system implementation using ANSI colors and Unicode

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03Accessibility-first terminal output and cognitive load reduction

04Standardized command and subcommand structure architecture

05Comprehensive help text and error handling pattern generation

06Interactive prompt and non-interactive script mode optimization

Use Cases

01Building a new developer tool from scratch with a professional CLI

02Refactoring complex command structures to improve usability and consistency

03Enhancing terminal output with color, progress indicators, and structured data

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add sjungling/sjungling-claude-plugins cli-ux-designer

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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