command-execution

Execute a single command and verify its exit code before continuing.

3|1|Updated Nov 10, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/metraton/gaia --skill command-execution
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: command-execution
Source: https://github.com/metraton/gaia/tree/main/skills/command-execution
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/metraton/gaia --skill command-execution

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Command execution in automation often tempts teams to chain commands with pipes, masking exit codes and creating brittle, hard-to-audit pipelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces single-command execution per step to guarantee clear exit codes and predictable behavior.
  • Promotes using Claude Code tools for file I/O to preserve structured outputs and safety checks.
  • Use Case: when deploying infrastructure or processing data where each operation must be independently verifiable.

Quick Start

Instruct the agent to run a single command and verify its exit code before proceeding.

Frequently Asked Questions about command-execution

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

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How do I ensure shell command exit codes are visible in deployment scripts?

To ensure command exit codes are visible, execute a single command per step without pipes. This enforces clear exit code visibility for predictable behavior in deployment workflows.

Why do chained pipes make CLI automation brittle and hard to audit?

Chained pipes make CLI automation brittle by masking exit codes. When commands are piped together, failures are hidden, making pipelines hard to audit and debug.

What is the best way to execute CLI commands safely in data processing tasks?

The best way to execute CLI commands safely is running single commands per step and verifying the exit code before proceeding. Use Read/Write tools for file I/O to preserve safety checks.

Can I use pipes for file I/O in admin scripts without breaking execution safety?

No, you should not use pipes for file I/O in admin scripts. This approach masks exit codes and breaks execution safety; use Read/Write tools instead for structured outputs.

When should I not use command chaining in shell automation?

You should not use command chaining in shell automation when each operation must be independently verifiable. Chaining masks exit codes, creating unpredictable behavior in infrastructure deployments.

Does command-execution require explicit success verification before continuing?

Yes, command-execution requires explicit success verification before continuing. It enforces single-command execution per step to guarantee clear exit codes and predictable behavior.