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check-bash

Validate Bash script syntax without executing the scripts.

3|Updated Oct 17, 2025
Search Tags:#development#validation#bash#syntax#pre-commit#scripting
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ManuelKugelmann/BitBot --skill check-bash
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: check-bash
Source: https://github.com/ManuelKugelmann/BitBot/tree/main/.bitbot/internal/container/templates/bitbot-dev/.claude/skills/check-bash
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ManuelKugelmann/BitBot --skill check-bash

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Catches syntax errors in bash scripts before execution, saving you debugging time and preventing potential issues in production. It ensures your scripts are syntactically correct and ready to run.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Syntax Validation: Performs a non-executing syntax check on one or more bash scripts.
  • Pre-Commit Check: Ideal for integrating into pre-commit hooks or CI/CD pipelines.
  • Use Case: Before pushing your latest automation scripts, use this skill to quickly verify their syntax and avoid breaking the build.

Quick Start

Check the syntax of 'deploy.sh' and 'setup.sh'. .claude/skills/check-bash/scripts/check-bash.sh deploy.sh setup.sh

Frequently Asked Questions about check-bash

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate bash script syntax before running it?▼

Bash syntax validation checks scripts for errors without executing them. This Skill performs non-executing syntax checks on one or more bash scripts, catching errors before runtime and preventing production issues.

Can I integrate bash syntax checking into my pre-commit workflow?▼

Yes. This Skill is designed for pre-commit hooks and CI pipelines, validating script syntax automatically before code is pushed. It returns a non-zero exit status on syntax errors to block commits.

What does bash syntax validation catch?▼

Syntax validation identifies malformed bash constructs—unclosed quotes, incorrect operators, missing keywords—that would fail at runtime. It reports errors without executing the scripts, letting you fix issues early.

Can I check multiple bash scripts at once?▼

Yes. This Skill supports validating multiple script files in a single run, making it efficient for projects with diverse bash automation scripts across different directories.

Do I need to execute scripts to check their syntax?▼

No. This Skill parses scripts for syntax errors without execution, making it safe to validate untrusted or incomplete scripts in CI/CD pipelines and pre-commit checks without side effects.

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