create-cli

Design CLI interfaces with arguments, flags, help text, and output modes.

16|1|Updated Jan 2, 2026

Search Tags:#command-line #output-format #cli design #help-text #args-and-flags

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/michalvavra/agents --skill create-cli

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-cli
Source: https://github.com/michalvavra/agents/tree/main/skills/create-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/michalvavra/agents --skill create-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Create CLI designs that are human-first, script-friendly, and easy to use, covering arguments, flags, help text, output formats, and error handling.

Core Features & Use Cases

Long options & clear outputs: Prefer long-form options and consistent stdout/stderr separation.
Output modes: Support --json, --csv, and --quiet for scripting.
Safety & defaults: Validate early, fail fast, and provide helpful prompts and dry-run options.

Quick Start

Design a new CLI named mycmd with a stack of options, then view usage with mycmd --help.