clojure-babashka-cli

Convert Clojure functions into command-line interfaces with babashka.cli.

1|Updated Sep 5, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ramblurr/nix-devenv --skill clojure-babashka-cli
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Skill: clojure-babashka-cli
Source: https://github.com/Ramblurr/nix-devenv/tree/main/prompts/skills/clojure-babashka-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ramblurr/nix-devenv --skill clojure-babashka-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of creating command-line interfaces (CLIs) for Clojure functions, making it easier to build tools and automate tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Function to CLI Conversion: Effortlessly transform Clojure functions into executable command-line tools.
  • Argument Parsing: Handles both short (--foo) and long (:foo) argument styles, with automatic type coercion and validation.
  • Subcommand Support: Enables the creation of complex CLIs with nested commands.
  • Use Case: You have a Clojure function that processes data; use this Skill to expose it as a CLI tool that accepts input files and configuration options.

Quick Start

Use the clojure-babashka-cli skill to parse command-line arguments for a Clojure function named 'process-data' that expects a '--input-file' argument.

Frequently Asked Questions about clojure-babashka-cli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn Clojure functions into command-line interfaces?

Babashka.cli transforms Clojure functions into command-line interfaces by parsing arguments, coercing types, validating inputs, and dispatching subcommands for user-friendly CLI applications.

What is the best way to parse command-line arguments in a Babashka script?

Babashka.cli parses command-line arguments in Babashka scripts by handling short and long argument styles, applying automatic type coercion, and executing validation rules.

Can I create CLIs with subcommands using Clojure and Babashka?

You can build nested CLIs with subcommands in Clojure and Babashka because babashka.cli provides subcommand dispatching for complex command-line application structures.

Does babashka.cli support type coercion and validation for CLI arguments?

Babashka.cli supports argument type coercion and validation, automatically converting input values to expected types and enforcing rules to ensure valid command-line inputs.

How do I expose a data processing Clojure function as a CLI tool?

You expose a Clojure function as a CLI tool by using babashka.cli to map command-line arguments like input file flags directly to the function's execution parameters.