Does this skill support both Windows and macOS?

Yes, the CLI detector includes specific logic for common installation paths on both macOS (Homebrew, .local/bin) and Windows (AppData/Roaming, Program Files).

Why do I need a specific skill for CLI integration in Electron?

Electron apps launched from GUIs (like macOS Finder) often utilize a minimal PATH environment, leading to 'command not found' errors for tools like Homebrew or NVM-managed Node. This skill provides logic to find those tools reliably.

How does it handle running tools in a packaged Electron app?

It provides patterns to locate binaries and node_modules within the application root, allowing you to call scripts directly instead of relying on a global npx installation.

Can I use this to display tool status in my UI?

Yes, the skill includes a React component pattern and IPC handlers that allow you to show users whether required tools like Claude or Node are correctly installed and accessible.

Electron CLI Integration

Name: Electron CLI Integration
Author: bradtaylorsf

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Streamlines the integration of external command-line tools like Claude, Node.js, and npx into Electron applications by resolving environment PATH issues.

This skill provides a robust framework for Electron developers to detect, validate, and execute CLI tools across different operating systems. It specifically addresses the common 'PATH problem' where GUI-launched apps (via Finder or Explorer) fail to find binaries in user-defined locations like Homebrew, NVM, or local bin folders. By implementing standardized detection patterns, safe command spawning using shell wrappers, and IPC handlers for real-time status reporting, it ensures that your Electron-based agents and developer tools run reliably regardless of how the application was initiated.

主要功能

01Async CLI detection with version validation and proactive error reporting

026 GitHub stars

03Specialized handling for executing Node modules and npx scripts within packaged applications

04Integrated IPC handlers for exposing CLI tool status to the Electron renderer process

05Cross-platform PATH resolution for Homebrew, NVM, and custom binary locations

06Secure command execution using shell-wrapped spawning to preserve environment variables

使用场景

01Creating desktop applications that orchestrate complex shell commands or external build scripts

02Developing developer utilities that require reliable access to Node.js, npm, or npx environments

03Building Electron-based AI agents that need to interface directly with the Claude CLI

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add bradtaylorsf/alphaagent-team electron-cli-integration

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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