ANSI Formatter Usage Skill

Convert XML markup into ANSI-formatted terminal output with badges and boxes.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #formatting #CLI #mcp #terminal #formatter #ansi

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npx skills add https://github.com/alexisvincent/mia --skill ansi-formatter-usage-skill

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Skill: ANSI Formatter Usage Skill
Source: https://github.com/alexisvincent/mia/tree/main/.claude/skills/ansi-formatter-usage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexisvincent/mia --skill ansi-formatter-usage-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill demonstrates how to generate ANSI-formatted terminal output from a simple XML-like markup, enabling rich, readable CLI results.

Core Features & Use Cases

Use the format_ansi tool to convert XML markup into ANSI-styled strings
Supports badges, boxes, tables, messages, and more
Useful for creating polished command-line interfaces and debug output

Quick Start

Use the ANSI formatter to turn an example XML like <box title="Section">Hello</box> into colored terminal output.

Frequently Asked Questions about ANSI Formatter Usage Skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I format terminal output with colors and styling?▼

Use the ANSI formatter to convert XML markup into colored terminal output. Write simple XML like <box title="Status">Ready</box> and the tool transforms it into ANSI-styled strings with colors, badges, boxes, and structured layouts for polished CLI results.

Can I create formatted status badges and progress displays in the terminal?▼

Yes. The ANSI formatter supports predefined components including badges, boxes, messages, tables, and timelines via XML markup. Pass your markup to format_ansi and receive formatted terminal output suitable for dashboards, issue displays, and progress tracking.

What XML components does the ANSI formatter support?▼

The formatter supports badges, boxes, issues, messages, and timelines as predefined XML components. Each transforms into styled terminal output. Use the format_ansi tool with xml input and optional context to generate formatted strings.

How do I generate CLI prompts and dashboard output programmatically?▼

Pass XML markup to the ANSI formatter via the format_ansi MCP interface. It accepts xml (required) and optional context, returning { formatted: string }. This approach scales from simple status displays to complex terminal UI generation for prompts and dashboards.

Does the ANSI formatter work with existing terminal output workflows?▼

Yes. The formatter integrates into CLI pipelines by accepting XML input and returning ANSI-formatted strings suitable for stdout, logging, or further processing. It works for debug output, command results, and lightweight project views without external dependencies.

What's required to use the ANSI formatter tool?▼

Only xml input is required; context is optional. The tool accepts xml markup describing your terminal output and returns a formatted string. No dependencies or environment setup is needed beyond access to the format_ansi MCP interface.