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cli-ifying

Convert Claude Code capabilities into standalone cross-platform CLI tools.

1|Updated Jan 8, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#cli#bash#scripting#claude-code#powershell
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/frankbria/cli-ify-plugin --skill cli-ifying
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cli-ifying
Source: https://github.com/frankbria/cli-ify-plugin/tree/main/skills/cli-ifying
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/frankbria/cli-ify-plugin --skill cli-ifying

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured approach to convert Claude Code capabilities into standalone CLI tools that can run on Linux/macOS (Bash) and Windows (PowerShell), enabling reuse outside Claude Code and building dual-use interfaces for humans and agents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Converts existing Claude Code capabilities (commands, skills, or agents) into runnable CLIs.
  • Supports Mode 2: Create CLIs from natural language prompts using Socratic discovery, templates, and best practices.
  • Encourages atomic, well-scoped CLIs with subcommands, JSON output, helpful documentation, and robust exit codes.
  • Example: Convert a validating-pre-commit skill into a cross-platform CLI that validates code in a repository, and generate a separate CLI template for Mode 2 prompt-driven creation.

Quick Start

Run: /cli-ify --linux,windows command:fhb:update-readme Or: /cli-ify --prompt "Create a CLI that syncs all git repos in a directory"

Frequently Asked Questions about cli-ifying

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a Claude Code skill into a standalone CLI?▼

Converting a Claude Code skill into a cross-platform CLI involves using template-based Bash or PowerShell generators that read YAML frontmatter from SKILL.md to produce runnable scripts with subcommands and structured outputs.

Can I generate a cross-platform CLI from a natural language prompt?▼

Yes, you can generate a cross-platform CLI from a natural language prompt using Socratic discovery, templates, and best practices to ensure atomic scope, deterministic I/O, and Unix-friendly design patterns for Bash and PowerShell.

Does cli-ifying support both Bash and PowerShell for cross-platform scripting?▼

Yes, cli-ifying supports cross-platform scripting by generating standalone CLIs that run on Linux and macOS using Bash, and on Windows using PowerShell, ensuring dual-use interfaces for humans and agents.

What is the best way to structure a CLI for deterministic I/O and Unix-friendly design?▼

Structuring a CLI for deterministic I/O and Unix-friendly design requires enforcing atomic scope, providing robust exit codes, and utilizing template-based generators to output structured JSON and helpful documentation.

How do I add help text and subcommands when turning a script into a CLI?▼

You add help text and subcommands by utilizing template-based Bash or PowerShell generators that read the name and description from YAML frontmatter, automatically producing runnable CLIs with structured outputs.

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