What is a Claude Code Skill?

A specialized capability that enhances Claude's behavior, providing domain-specific patterns and guidance for tasks like professional CLI development.

Can I use this for multi-command CLI suites?

Absolutely. The skill includes logic for matching complexity to scope, supporting everything from single-purpose scripts to complex suites like Git or kubectl.

How does the cli-design skill improve terminal tools?

It enforces POSIX/GNU conventions, provides helpful error recovery suggestions, and ensures tools are both human-friendly and script-composable.

Does this skill support machine-readable output?

Yes, it prioritizes TTY detection to provide human-readable text for interactive users and structured JSON for automated pipelines.

How does it handle configuration settings?

It implements a standard hierarchy that prioritizes command-line flags over environment variables, project-level configs, and global defaults.

CLI Design & UX

Name: CLI Design & UX
Author: bengous

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设计工具

Generates distinctive, production-grade command-line interfaces with a focus on ergonomics, composability, and exceptional user experience.

The CLI Design skill empowers Claude to build command-line tools and terminal applications that respect users' time and intelligence. By implementing industry-standard conventions like POSIX/GNU flags, progressive disclosure, and TTY-aware output, this skill ensures that every script or tool created is not just functional, but a pleasure to use. It bridges the gap between simple scripts and professional-grade CLI suites by providing deep guidance on error handling, machine-readable output modes, and intelligent configuration management.

主要功能

01Human-centered interaction design with progressive disclosure

02Robust error handling with teaching-moment recovery suggestions

03Automated TTY detection for intelligent output (JSON vs. Human-readable)

04Standardized configuration hierarchy from flags to global defaults

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06Implementation of standard flag conventions (POSIX/GNU)

使用场景

01Designing complex multi-command CLI suites similar to Git or Docker

02Building high-performance terminal utilities for internal developer teams

03Creating composable data processing scripts that support pipes and redirects

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add bengous/claude-code-plugins cli-design

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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