bash-style-guide

Enforce consistent Bash scripting conventions and coding standards.

1|Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aneveux/claude-garden --skill bash-style-guide
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Skill: bash-style-guide
Source: https://github.com/aneveux/claude-garden/tree/main/plugins/bark/skills/bash-style-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aneveux/claude-garden --skill bash-style-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Enforces consistent Bash scripting conventions and coding standards across projects, reducing errors and improving readability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Defines mandatory rules for strict mode, header blocks, function documentation, naming conventions, and error handling to guide script authors and reviewers.
  • Provides a standardized style framework that can be integrated with automated linters and code reviews to maintain uniformity.
  • Supports reproducible scripting practices across teams by prescribing section separators and formatting patterns.

Quick Start

Apply the Bash style guide when writing or auditing shell scripts to ensure full-rule compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions about bash-style-guide

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

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How do I enforce Bash scripting standards across my team?

You can enforce Bash scripting standards by applying mandatory rules for strict mode, header blocks, naming conventions, and function documentation to guide automated linting and code reviews.

What should be included in a Bash style guide for shell scripts?

A Bash style guide should include mandatory rules for strict mode usage, header blocks, section separators, naming conventions, and function documentation to ensure uniform style, readability, and safety.

Can I integrate a shell script style guide with automated linters?

Yes, the style guide provides a standardized framework that integrates with automated linters and code reviews to maintain uniform Bash scripting conventions across projects.

How do I audit existing Bash scripts for coding standard compliance?

You audit existing Bash scripts by applying the style guide rules to check for strict mode usage, proper header blocks, section separators, naming conventions, and function documentation compliance.

Why does my Bash script need strict mode and header blocks?

Bash scripts need strict mode and header blocks because the style guide imposes these as mandatory rules to reduce errors, improve readability, and ensure consistent coding standards across projects.

Bash style guide vs general shell scripting best practices: which should I use?

A dedicated Bash style guide provides specific mandatory rules for strict mode, section separators, and function documentation, whereas general shell scripting practices offer broader, less enforceable guidelines.