Provide idiomatic Bash scripting patterns for error handling, getopts parsing, and bats-core testing.
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Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: bash-patterns Source: https://github.com/flatrick/mdt/tree/main/skills/bash-patterns Command: npx skills add https://github.com/flatrick/mdt --skill bash-patterns-flatrick
This Skill provides best practices and reusable patterns for writing safe, portable, and maintainable Bash/shell scripts, reducing bugs and security vulnerabilities.
set -euo pipefail) and safe temporary file handling (mktemp, trap).getopts for robust command-line argument handling.bats-core for automated testing of shell scripts.Use the bash-patterns skill to generate a new, robust bash script template.
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Make bash scripts safe by implementing script hardening headers like `set -euo pipefail`. This ensures robust automation by stopping execution immediately when errors occur or unset variables are encountered.
Handle command-line arguments in shell scripts using `getopts` for robust parsing. This built-in mechanism safely processes flags and options, preventing argument handling errors in your automation workflows.
Test bash scripts with bats-core by integrating its automated testing framework into your development workflow. This provides reliable validation of shell script logic and ensures your patterns function correctly.
Write cross-platform shell scripts by addressing differences between macOS (BSD) and Linux (GNU) command-line tools. This ensures your automation scripts run reliably across different operating system environments.
Handle temporary files securely in shell scripting by using `mktemp` to generate unique file paths and `trap` to guarantee cleanup. This prevents security vulnerabilities and removes leftover files.
Use safe scripting patterns for CI/CD pipeline deployment scripts to ensure they are secure, handle errors gracefully, and work across different environments. This reduces bugs and security vulnerabilities in automation.
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