What is oclif-patterns?

It is a specialized skill for Claude Code that provides standardized patterns, templates, and best practices for building command-line interfaces using the oclif framework.

Is TypeScript required for these patterns?

While oclif can work with JavaScript, these patterns are specifically designed for TypeScript to take advantage of type-safe flag and argument parsing.

How does it handle command documentation?

The skill implements oclif's auto-documentation patterns, helping you generate help text, usage examples, and README command references automatically.

Does this skill help with CLI testing?

Yes, it provides comprehensive testing patterns including command unit tests, integration testing, and mocking stdin/stdout using @oclif/test and fancy-test.

Can I use this for building CLI plugins?

Absolutely. It includes dedicated templates for plugin packages, lifecycle hooks, and manifest management to ensure your CLI is extensible.

Oclif CLI Patterns

Name: Oclif CLI Patterns
Author: vanman2024

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Developer Tools

Accelerates the development of enterprise-grade TypeScript CLI tools using the oclif framework with standardized patterns for commands, plugins, and testing.

About

The oclif-patterns skill provides a robust set of implementation guides and templates for building production-ready command-line interfaces with the oclif framework. It streamlines the creation of single and multi-command CLIs, offering sophisticated flag and argument parsing, plugin system integration, and automated documentation. This skill is particularly useful for developers building enterprise internal tools or public developer kits who need to ensure scalability, testability, and a consistent user experience through proven architectural patterns and TypeScript-first configurations.

Key Features

Advanced flag and argument definition with custom validation logic
Comprehensive testing patterns with command mocks and integration helpers
Full plugin system support including lifecycle hooks and discovery
Automated documentation generation for READMEs and command help text
Production-ready command templates for single and multi-command CLIs
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Use Cases

Implementing a modular plugin architecture for an existing command-line application
Migrating basic scripts into a documented, testable, and maintainable CLI framework
Scaffolding a new enterprise-grade CLI tool with TypeScript and oclif

About

Key Features

Advanced flag and argument definition with custom validation logic
Comprehensive testing patterns with command mocks and integration helpers
Full plugin system support including lifecycle hooks and discovery
Automated documentation generation for READMEs and command help text
Production-ready command templates for single and multi-command CLIs
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Implementing a modular plugin architecture for an existing command-line application
Migrating basic scripts into a documented, testable, and maintainable CLI framework
Scaffolding a new enterprise-grade CLI tool with TypeScript and oclif