Does this skill support the latest version of ShellCheck?

Yes, it is specifically optimized for ShellCheck v0.11.0 (August 2025), which includes full support for Bash 5.3 and POSIX.1-2024 compliance.

How does this skill handle Windows file paths?

The skill enforces a mandatory requirement to use backslashes for file paths on Windows systems to ensure tool compatibility and prevent execution errors.

Will this skill create excessive documentation in my project?

No. The skill follows strict documentation guidelines to prioritize updating existing README files and keeps the repository root clean unless explicitly told otherwise.

What coding style does this skill promote?

It follows the Google Shell Style Guide, specifically recommending a 50-line limit for scripts to encourage modular, maintainable, and readable code.

Can I integrate this with my existing GitHub repository?

Absolutely. It provides a complete GitHub Actions YAML configuration that functions as a mandatory pre-merge check to block faulty scripts.

ShellCheck CI/CD Mastery

Name: ShellCheck CI/CD Mastery
Author: JosiahSiegel

byJosiahSiegel

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Deployment & DevOps

Enforces industry-standard ShellCheck validation and POSIX-compliant workflows across CI/CD pipelines and local development environments.

About

This skill integrates ShellCheck v0.11.0 into the modern development lifecycle, ensuring shell scripts are secure, performant, and compliant with POSIX.1-2024 standards. It provides ready-to-use configurations for GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and Git hooks, while enforcing strict coding patterns such as the 50-line Google Shell Style Guide limit and the 'errexit, nounset, pipefail' error-handling trio. By automating static analysis and providing domain-specific guidance for Bash 5.3, it helps teams eliminate subtle bugs and security vulnerabilities before they reach production.

Key Features

Pre-configured CI/CD workflows for GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
Enforcement of POSIX.1-2024 standards and Bash 5.3 compatibility
Automated Git pre-commit hooks for local script validation
7 GitHub stars
Multi-stage Docker build integration for validated container scripts
Mandatory Windows-specific backslash path normalization for cross-platform reliability

Use Cases

Automating documentation updates while maintaining repository cleanliness
Standardizing shell script quality and security across enterprise DevOps teams
Migrating legacy bash automation to modern, error-resistant POSIX standards

About

Key Features

Pre-configured CI/CD workflows for GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
Enforcement of POSIX.1-2024 standards and Bash 5.3 compatibility
Automated Git pre-commit hooks for local script validation
7 GitHub stars
Multi-stage Docker build integration for validated container scripts
Mandatory Windows-specific backslash path normalization for cross-platform reliability

Use Cases

Automating documentation updates while maintaining repository cleanliness
Standardizing shell script quality and security across enterprise DevOps teams
Migrating legacy bash automation to modern, error-resistant POSIX standards