What shell dialects does this skill support?

It supports Bash, POSIX Shell, mksh (MirBSD Korn Shell), and Bats (Bash Automated Testing System).

Can I integrate this with my code editor?

Yes, it includes detailed configuration guides for VS Code, Vim/Neovim, Emacs, and JetBrains IDEs.

Can I use this skill to minify shell scripts?

Yes, the skill includes instructions for using shfmt's advanced minification mode to reduce whitespace and comments for distribution.

How does it handle long lines in scripts?

shfmt does not wrap lines automatically; this skill provides guidance on using manual line continuation and binary operator placement.

Does it work with CI/CD pipelines?

Absolutely. The skill provides patterns for using check and diff modes to validate script formatting within automated pipelines.

Shell Script Formatting with shfmt

Name: Shell Script Formatting with shfmt
Author: TheBushidoCollective

byTheBushidoCollective

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Developer Tools

Automates shell script formatting and enforces consistent coding styles across Bash, POSIX, and mksh dialects using shfmt.

About

This skill provides Claude with expert knowledge of shfmt to ensure shell scripts are readable, consistent, and portable. It covers deep formatting patterns like indentation, line continuation, and case statement styling, while also facilitating editor integration and CI/CD workflow setup. It is particularly useful for developers and DevOps engineers looking to eliminate style debates and maintain professional-grade shell codebases across various dialects including Bash, mksh, and Bats.

Key Features

Configurable indentation and spacing normalization patterns
Integration guides for VS Code, Vim, Emacs, and JetBrains IDEs
39 GitHub stars
Support for multiple shell dialects including Bash, POSIX, mksh, and Bats
Automated styling for functions, case statements, and binary operators
CI/CD automation patterns using check and diff modes

Use Cases

Standardizing a legacy shell script codebase for improved maintainability
Automating shell script minification for production distribution
Setting up pre-commit hooks to enforce formatting before code is merged

About

Key Features

Configurable indentation and spacing normalization patterns
Integration guides for VS Code, Vim, Emacs, and JetBrains IDEs
39 GitHub stars
Support for multiple shell dialects including Bash, POSIX, mksh, and Bats
Automated styling for functions, case statements, and binary operators
CI/CD automation patterns using check and diff modes

Use Cases

Standardizing a legacy shell script codebase for improved maintainability
Automating shell script minification for production distribution
Setting up pre-commit hooks to enforce formatting before code is merged