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cli-ux-patterns

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CLI UX best practices for usable tools.

Software Engineering#cli#interactive#colors#ux#progress#error-messages
Authorgeoffjay
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

This Skill covers UX patterns for error messages, color usage, progress indicators, and interactive prompts to improve CLI usability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Error Message Patterns: 3-part approach; actionable messages.
  • Color Usage Patterns: Semantic colors and NO_COLOR handling.
  • Progress Indication: Progress bars and spinners for long tasks.
  • Interactive Prompts: When to prompt vs fail; smart defaults.
  • Output Formatting: Human-readable vs machine-readable outputs.

Quick Start

Use the cli-ux-patterns skill to improve a CLI's error messages, add colorized status outputs, and implement a progress bar for a long task.

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Name: cli-ux-patterns
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