How does it validate the scripts it writes?

The skill attempts to validate code using 'zsh -n' for syntax checking and can integrate with project-specific validation scripts or general linters like ShellCheck.

Can it help me debug my existing Zsh configuration?

Yes, it can review your existing .zshrc or plugin files for style issues, syntax errors, and common bugs like improper variable quoting or lack of local scope in functions.

How does this skill differ from standard Bash scripting?

This skill prioritizes Zsh-specific features such as 1-based array indexing, the 'typeset' command, advanced expansion flags, and extended globbing that are not available or behave differently in Bash.

Does it support Zsh completion functions?

Absolutely. It follows specific conventions for completion functions, including proper use of _arguments, compadd, and tag registration to ensure seamless shell integration.

Zsh Scripting Specialist

Name: Zsh Scripting Specialist
Author: cboone

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Developer Tools

Generates and refactors idiomatic Zsh scripts, configurations, and completions using industry-standard style conventions.

The Zsh Scripting Specialist skill empowers Claude to write robust, performant, and standardized Zsh code by enforcing strict style guidelines. It handles everything from proper shebangs and shell options (like ERR_EXIT and PIPE_FAIL) to advanced features like expansion flags, glob qualifiers, and 1-based array indexing. This skill is particularly useful for developers building CLI tools, managing complex .zshrc configurations, or writing specialized completion functions, ensuring that all output is consistent, readable, and validated against Zsh-specific syntax.

Key Features

01Utilizes advanced Zsh features like expansion flags, glob qualifiers, and always blocks.

02Generates standardized Zsh completion functions with proper tag registration and group descriptions.

03Enforces Zsh-specific syntax including [[ ]] tests and snake_case function naming.

04Implements strict error handling modes for reliable script execution.

051 GitHub stars

06Automates code validation using zsh -n syntax checking and linter integration.

Use Cases

01Creating production-grade Zsh plugins or command-line utilities.

02Refactoring legacy Bash scripts into idiomatic, performant Zsh code.

03Writing custom tab-completion scripts for complex CLI applications.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cboone/cboone-cc-plugins write-zsh-scripts

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Utilizes advanced Zsh features like expansion flags, glob qualifiers, and always blocks.

02Generates standardized Zsh completion functions with proper tag registration and group descriptions.

03Enforces Zsh-specific syntax including [[ ]] tests and snake_case function naming.

04Implements strict error handling modes for reliable script execution.

051 GitHub stars

06Automates code validation using zsh -n syntax checking and linter integration.

Use Cases

01Creating production-grade Zsh plugins or command-line utilities.

02Refactoring legacy Bash scripts into idiomatic, performant Zsh code.

03Writing custom tab-completion scripts for complex CLI applications.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cboone/cboone-cc-plugins write-zsh-scripts

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT