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bash-script-generator

Generate Bash 3.2 script skeletons with argument validation and shfmt formatting.

3|Updated Jan 20, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#validation#bash#portability#guardrails#shfmt#script-generator
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/asteroid-belt/skills --skill bash-script-generator-asteroid-belt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bash-script-generator
Source: https://github.com/asteroid-belt/skills/tree/main/skills/bash-script-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/asteroid-belt/skills --skill bash-script-generator-asteroid-belt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generate standardized Bash 3.2-compatible script skeletons that include a robust check_requirements guardrail, friendly error messages, and optional shfmt formatting to ensure portability across macOS and Linux.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates a portable Bash 3.2 script skeleton with a check_requirements function that validates required arguments, environment variables, and external tools.
  • Sets safe defaults (set -euo pipefail), quotes expansions, and portable practices suitable for macOS and Linux Bash 3.2.
  • Supports optional formatting with shfmt and ready-to-adapt main logic for sophisticated scripting tasks such as scaffolding CLI utilities, data processing wrappers, and automation helpers.

Quick Start

Run the generator to produce a ready-to-use Bash 3.2 script skeleton tailored to your project requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions about bash-script-generator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a bash script with argument validation and environment checks?▼

To generate a bash script with argument validation and environment checks, use this tool to create a portable Bash 3.2 skeleton featuring a check_requirements guardrail and friendly error messages.

What is the best way to write bash scripts that are portable across macOS and Linux?▼

Writing portable bash scripts across macOS and Linux requires Bash 3.2 compatibility and safe defaults like set -euo pipefail, which this generator applies automatically to ensure cross-platform consistency.

Can I use shfmt formatting when generating bash scripts?▼

Yes, you can use shfmt formatting to ensure consistency, as the generator supports optional shfmt integration alongside standardized guardrails for your ready-to-adapt main logic.

How do I add safety settings like set -euo pipefail to a bash script?▼

Adding safety settings like set -euo pipefail to a bash script is handled automatically by the generator, which sets safe defaults and quotes expansions for robust, portable practices.

Does the generated bash script check for required external tools?▼

Yes, the generated bash script checks for required external tools through its check_requirements function, which validates required arguments, environment variables, and external dependencies before execution.

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