Does this skill support complex argument parsing?

The convention favors minimal arguments and expressive naming to keep scripts simple, though it does mandate the inclusion of a --help flag.

How does the skill ensure script reliability?

It follows a strict development checklist requiring syntax checks, dry-runs, and manual testing with recorded results to ensure side effects are intended.

Where should devops scripts be located according to this skill?

Scripts should be placed in either the root scripts/ directory or within package-specific scripts/ folders for monorepo setups.

Should I use this for all npm/yarn scripts?

The skill suggests using package.json scripts only as one-liners or to call the underlying bash scripts, keeping the logic centralized in shell files.

Why does this skill prefer shell scripts over Makefiles?

It avoids the whitespace sensitivity and friction often associated with Makefiles or Justfiles, favoring the simplicity and portability of standard bash scripts.

DevOps Shell Scripting

Name: DevOps Shell Scripting
Author: JoernStoehler

byJoernStoehler

Deployment & DevOps

Standardizes the creation and maintenance of robust, idempotent shell scripts for repository automation.

About

The DevOps Scripts skill provides Claude with specific conventions for managing shell scripts within a repository, favoring simple bash scripts over complex Makefiles or Justfiles. It ensures scripts are placed in standard directories, support help flags, fail fast upon errors, and remain idempotent whenever possible. By enforcing a consistent style and a rigorous development checklist—including syntax checks and dry-runs—it streamlines common DevOps tasks and maintains high-quality automation workflows across monorepos and standalone projects.

Key Features

Replaces complex Makefiles and Justfiles with clean, minimal bash wrappers
Integrates documentation requirements directly into script headers and skill files
Promotes fail-fast and idempotent script design for reliable automation
Enforces standardized shell script conventions across monorepos and packages
Provides a structured development checklist including syntax checks and dry-runs
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Use Cases

Refactoring bloated package.json scripts into maintainable bash files
Automating recurring DevOps tasks with consistent error handling and help documentation
Creating standardized setup or deployment scripts in a monorepo structure

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Key Features

Replaces complex Makefiles and Justfiles with clean, minimal bash wrappers
Integrates documentation requirements directly into script headers and skill files
Promotes fail-fast and idempotent script design for reliable automation
Enforces standardized shell script conventions across monorepos and packages
Provides a structured development checklist including syntax checks and dry-runs
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Refactoring bloated package.json scripts into maintainable bash files
Automating recurring DevOps tasks with consistent error handling and help documentation
Creating standardized setup or deployment scripts in a monorepo structure